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Lodwar — VanSky 52 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Turkana County, Kenya

29° Clear
VanSky
52
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
44%
UV
—
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06:35 / 18:52

VanSky index for Lodwar, Kenya — 52 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”.

Lodwar, Kenya — VanSky 52 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #171 of 173 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 29)
Condensation
Low
44%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.9°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
29 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 9.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Su
19.07
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 57
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
22.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
5
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 Kenya

Lodwar ranks 171 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Best
1
Upper Gilgil
96 2
Karatina
96 3
Embu
96 4
Nanyuki
96 5
Naivasha
96
Harshest
Hola
58
Dadaab
57
Lamu
56
Kakuma
45
Lodwar you are here
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lodwar?
The weekly VanSky index for Lodwar is 52 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 Lodwar?
Solar panel output data for Lodwar 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 Lodwar?
The index for Lodwar 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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