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Lokichar — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)

Small town · Turkana County, Kenya

28° Partly cloudy
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
27°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
36%
UV
—
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06:33 / 18:42

VanSky index for Lokichar, Kenya — 49 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”.

Lokichar, Kenya — VanSky 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #166 of 173 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
100
25 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
36%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.5°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 3.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
34°
night
22°
solar
3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
22°
solar
3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
03.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
23°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
36°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.4h
sunny 11.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.7
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

Lokichar ranks 122 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

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1
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100 3
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100 4
Nyahururu
100 5
Elburgon
100
Harshest
Malaba
45
Wundanyi
45
Kikuyu
45
Nyamira
45
Luanda
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lokichar?
The weekly VanSky index for Lokichar is 49 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 Lokichar?
Solar panel output data for Lokichar 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 Lokichar?
The index for Lokichar 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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