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Xam Nua — VanSky 80 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Hūaphan, Laos

23° Partly cloudy
VanSky
80
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
27°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
71%
UV
—
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05:58 / 17:40

VanSky index for Xam Nua, Laos — 80 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”.

Xam Nua, Laos — VanSky 80 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 29 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Condensation
High
71%
Humidity level • Dew point 18°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
35 AQI
PM2.5: 18.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
26°
night
15°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
27°
night
15°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Su
18.10
day
28°
night
16°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
27°
night
18°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
28°
night
18°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
We
21.10
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

Xam Nua on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (14°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (27°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

35
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
35
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
18.5
μg/m³
Fair
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 Laos

Xam Nua ranks 2 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 45.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Xam Nua?
The weekly VanSky index for Xam Nua is 80 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 Xam Nua?
Solar panel output data for Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua?
The index for Xam Nua 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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$1.63 /L

LAK36,374.30 · €1.45/L

99 of 171

pricier than 57% of countries

RON 95

$1.95 /L

LAK43,492.00 · €1.74/L

63 of 103

pricier than 60% of countries

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$1.65 /L

LAK36,924.90 · €1.48/L

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pricier than 53% of countries

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