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Zhetybay — VanSky 43 (Acceptable)
Small town · Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan
40°
Clear
VanSky
43
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7
Best window: Th–Sa
Better later this week
Feels like
38°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
9%
UV
—
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06:15
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21:00
VanSky index for Zhetybay, Kazakhstan — 43 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”.
Zhetybay, Kazakhstan — VanSky 43 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #99 of 120 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
74
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 13.5h
Driving
78
22 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 36)
Condensation
Low
9%
Humidity level
• Dew point 1.3°C
comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
194
AQI
PM2.5: 26.3 μg/m³
• Saharan dust
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
40°
night
29°
solar
3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
41°
night
26°
solar
3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
We
29.07
day
39°
night
28°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
42
comfort
Th
30.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts
37 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
71
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
32 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Su
02.08
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts
40 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
7.6h
sunny 13.5h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
- Hot night (29.4°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
- Extreme heat (40.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
- High dust levels (145 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
Air Quality Today
194
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
194
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
26.3
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
145
μg/m³
Moderate
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
Zhetybay ranks 119 of 120 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Zhetybay?
The weekly VanSky index for Zhetybay is 43 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 Zhetybay?
Solar panel output data for Zhetybay 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 Zhetybay?
The index for Zhetybay 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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