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Zhalagash — VanSky 39 (Challenging)
District seat · Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan
31°
Clear
VanSky
39
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
20%
UV
—
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05:20
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20:14
VanSky index for Zhalagash, Kazakhstan — 39 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”.
Zhalagash, Kazakhstan — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #110 of 120 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
85
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 14h
Driving
83
25 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 49)
Condensation
Low
20%
Humidity level
• Dew point 5.2°C
comfortable
Awning
Caution
49 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
37
AQI
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
37°
night
24°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts
49 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
37°
night
23°
solar
3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts
43 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
We
29.07
day
39°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
35 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
Th
30.07
day
40°
night
25°
solar
3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
33 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
43°
night
25°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
27 км/ч
VanSky
25
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
36°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts
44 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Su
02.08
day
35°
night
20°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
38 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
7.7h
sunny 14h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Gusts up to 49.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
- Extreme heat (37.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
Air Quality Today
37
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
37
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—
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
Zhalagash ranks 58 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Zhalagash?
The weekly VanSky index for Zhalagash is 39 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 Zhalagash?
Solar panel output data for Zhalagash 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 Zhalagash?
The index for Zhalagash is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 25.07.2026
АИ-92
$0.51 /l
₸242.03 · €0.45/l
3 of 17
cheaper than 88% of countries
АИ-95
$0.66 /l
₸312.54 · €0.58/l
11 of 140
cheaper than 93% of countries
АИ-98
$0.74 /l
₸352.17 · €0.65/l
5 of 94
cheaper than 96% of countries
ДТ
$0.71 /l
₸336.52 · €0.62/l
12 of 141
cheaper than 92% of countries
СУГ
$0.23 /l
₸106.90 · €0.20/l
2 of 55
cheaper than 98% of countries
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