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Chuka — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

District seat · Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

24° Rain
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
26°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
57%
UV
—
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06:32 / 18:38

VanSky index for Chuka, Kenya — 89 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 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #64 of 173 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Medium
57%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 12.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
We
22.07
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 10.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.6°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.9
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
3
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 74 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
45
All 173 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chuka?
The weekly VanSky index for Chuka is 89 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.

Nearby cities

Embu 31 km Meru 42 km Kerugoya 45 km Wanguru 51 km Kagio 54 km Karatina 60 km Sagana 61 km Timau 65 km

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