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Shymkent — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Shymkent Qalasy, Kazakhstan

37° Clear
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
38°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
19%
UV
—
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05:59 / 20:56

VanSky index for Shymkent, Kazakhstan — 31 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Shymkent, Kazakhstan — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #102 of 120 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 41°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
95
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14h
Driving
88
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
19%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.7°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 7.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
41°
night
23°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
42°
night
24°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
45°
night
24°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
43°
night
25°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
41°
night
25°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
34°
night
24°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
22.07
day
33°
night
19°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
8h
sunny 14h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (40.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
7.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
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

Shymkent ranks 91 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 55.

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1
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97 2
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97 3
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97 4
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96 5
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96
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25
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25
Kantagi
25
Novokazalinsk
23
Zhanaozen
20
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Shymkent?
The weekly VanSky index for Shymkent is 31 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 Shymkent?
Solar panel output data for Shymkent 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 Shymkent?
The index for Shymkent 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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Updated: 11.07.2026

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