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Zharkent — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

District seat · Zhetisu Region, Kazakhstan

21° Clear
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Mo–We
Feels like
22°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
70%
UV
—
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05:07 / 20:23

VanSky index for Zharkent, Kazakhstan — 40 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”.

Zharkent, Kazakhstan — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #88 of 120 cities in the country (as of 10 July 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14.2h
Driving
80
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Low
70%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.7°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
106 AQI
PM2.5: 84.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Sa
11.07
day
36°
night
21°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
12.07
day
37°
night
21°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
13.07
day
36°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
14.07
day
32°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 74
comfort
We
15.07
day
35°
night
22°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
16.07
day
38°
night
23°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
42°
night
24°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
8h
sunny 14.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (36.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (631 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 84.8 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

106
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
106
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
84.8
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
631
μg/m³
Poor
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

Zharkent ranks 115 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Zharkent?
The weekly VanSky index for Zharkent is 40 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 Zharkent?
Solar panel output data for Zharkent 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 Zharkent?
The index for Zharkent 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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