Balqash — VanSky 47 (Acceptable)

District seat · Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan

7° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu

Feels like

2°C

Wind

27 km/h

Precip

Humidity

57%

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VanSky index for Balqash, Kazakhstan — 47 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Balqash, Kazakhstan — VanSky 47 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #80 of 120 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 11°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

3°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.4 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10h

Driving

100

27 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 47)

Condensation

Medium

57%

Humidity level • Dew point -1°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

47 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

14 AQI

PM2.5: 6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

11°

night

3°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 47 км/ч

VanSky 60

comfort

16.10

day

7°

night

-2°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 31 км/ч

VanSky 42

comfort

17.10

day

11°

night

-1°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 50

comfort

18.10

day

13°

night

1°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 64

comfort

19.10

day

10°

night

1°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 25 км/ч

VanSky 61

comfort

20.10

day

11°

night

1°

solar

0.8 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 50 км/ч

VanSky 56

comfort

21.10

day

5°

night

-2°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 44 км/ч

VanSky 38

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

3.5h

sunny 10h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 47 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Cold night (3°C) — bundle up and warm up your sleeping spot in advance, check your heating fuel or gas supply.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Kazakhstan

Balqash ranks 66 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Balqash?

The weekly VanSky index for Balqash is 47 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Balqash?

Solar panel output data for Balqash is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Balqash?

The index for Balqash is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.