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Meru — VanSky 43 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Meru County, Kenya

22° Partly cloudy
VanSky
43
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Better later this week
Feels like
19°C
Wind
33 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
45%
UV
—
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06:26 / 18:33

VanSky index for Meru, Kenya — 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”.

Meru, Kenya — VanSky 43 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #173 of 173 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 33 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
81
33 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 84)
Condensation
Medium
45%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.5°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
84 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
27 AQI
PM2.5: 3.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
22°
night
12°
solar
3 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 84 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
21°
night
13°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 83 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
22°
night
13°
solar
3 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 88 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
We
02.09
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 74 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
03.09
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 65 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
23°
night
12°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 71 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
23°
night
13°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 72 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.4h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (84.2 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (22°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

27
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
27
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
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

Meru ranks 165 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
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100 2
Nyahururu
100 3
Molo
100 4
Mairo Inya
100 5
Elburgon
100
Harshest
Malaba
45
Kikuyu
45
Busia
45
Nyamira
45
Luanda
45
All 173 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

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