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Karatau — VanSky 80 (Ideal)

District seat · Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan

34° Clear
VanSky
80
Ideal
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Better later this week
Feels like
31°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
18%
UV
—
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06:39 / 19:57

VanSky index for Karatau, Kazakhstan — 80 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Karatau, Kazakhstan — VanSky 80 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #60 of 120 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
95
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.5h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 30)
Condensation
Low
18%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.4°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
30 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
41 AQI
PM2.5: 4.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
35°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
30°
night
18°
solar
2 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
23°
night
9°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
We
02.09
day
25°
night
12°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Th
03.09
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
23°
night
13°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 12.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (14.7°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

41
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
41
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
4.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
11
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

Karatau ranks 93 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

Best
1
Talghar
99 2
Shalkar
96 3
Novokazalinsk
96 4
Inderbor
96 5
Semey
95
Harshest
Abay
45
Shardara
45
Saryaghash
45
Temirlanovka
45
Zhetysay
35
All 120 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Karatau?
The weekly VanSky index for Karatau is 80 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 Karatau?
Solar panel output data for Karatau 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 Karatau?
The index for Karatau 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

АИ-95

$0.68 /l

₸314.15 · €0.58/l

14 of 168

cheaper than 92% of countries

АИ-98

$0.76 /l

₸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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