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Shakhan — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Small town · Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan

19° Rain
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
16°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
51%
UV
—
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06:21 / 19:58

VanSky index for Shakhan, Kazakhstan — 73 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Shakhan, Kazakhstan — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #96 of 120 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
64
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.5h
Driving
88
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 59)
Condensation
High
51%
Humidity level • Dew point 8.6°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
59 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 8.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
23°
night
6°
solar
2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 59 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
14°
night
4°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
16°
night
1°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
We
02.09
day
15°
night
1°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 74
comfort
Th
03.09
day
19°
night
1°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 82
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
20°
night
4°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
22°
night
5°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 12.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (59 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
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

Shakhan ranks 37 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

Best
1
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99 2
Shalkar
96 3
Embi
96 4
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96 5
Inderbor
96
Harshest
Saryaghash
45
Turkestan
45
Kazygurt
45
Temirlanovka
45
Zhetysay
35
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Shakhan?
The weekly VanSky index for Shakhan is 73 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 Shakhan?
Solar panel output data for Shakhan 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 Shakhan?
The index for Shakhan is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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KZ Kazakhstan — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

АИ-92

$0.53 /l

₸243.89 · €0.45/l

4 of 18

cheaper than 83% of countries

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$0.68 /l

₸314.15 · €0.58/l

14 of 168

cheaper than 92% of countries

АИ-98

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₸353.70 · €0.66/l

8 of 100

cheaper than 93% of countries

ДТ

$0.73 /l

₸337.88 · €0.63/l

13 of 166

cheaper than 93% of countries

СУГ

$0.23 /l

₸107.12 · €0.20/l

2 of 54

cheaper than 98% of countries

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