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Chuka — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

District seat · Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

20° Rain
VanSky
88
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
20°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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06:27 / 18:33

VanSky index for Chuka, Kenya — 88 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”.

Chuka, Kenya — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #64 of 173 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 47)
Condensation
Medium
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.2°C a bit humid
Awning
Caution
47 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 5.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
27°
night
18°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
30°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 47.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (17.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.5
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

Chuka ranks 54 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

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1
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100 2
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100 3
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100 4
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100 5
Elburgon
100
Harshest
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45
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45
Kikuyu
45
Nyamira
45
Luanda
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chuka?
The weekly VanSky index for Chuka is 88 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 Chuka?
Solar panel output data for Chuka 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 Chuka?
The index for Chuka 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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