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Lahad Datu — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

City · Sabah, Malaysia

28° Rain
VanSky
32
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
90%
UV
—
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05:52 / 17:52

VanSky index for Lahad Datu, Malaysia — 32 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Lahad Datu, Malaysia — VanSky 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #239 of 435 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
Medium
90%
Humidity level • Dew point 26°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
80 AQI
PM2.5: 42.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
33°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
33°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
We
21.10
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort

Lahad Datu on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • PM2.5 is 42.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

80
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
80
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
42.5
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Malaysia

Lahad Datu ranks 300 of 435 cities. Country average VanSky — 19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lahad Datu?
The weekly VanSky index for Lahad Datu is 32 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 Lahad Datu?
Solar panel output data for Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu?
The index for Lahad Datu 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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