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Arawa — VanSky 46 (Acceptable)

District seat · Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

27° Rain
VanSky
46
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
—
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06:17 / 18:31

VanSky index for Arawa, Papua New Guinea — 46 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”.

Arawa, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 46 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #12 of 19 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.6h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
7 AQI
PM2.5: 4.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
30°
night
26°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
14.10
day
30°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
15.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
29°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 49
comfort
Su
18.10
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 49
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5h
sunny 8.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

7
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
7
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.2
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 Papua New Guinea

Arawa ranks 16 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arawa?
The weekly VanSky index for Arawa is 46 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 Arawa?
Solar panel output data for Arawa 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 Arawa?
The index for Arawa 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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Unleaded 91

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

59 of 171

cheaper than 66% of countries

Diesel

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

49 of 170

cheaper than 72% of countries

Kerosene

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

19 of 44

cheaper than 59% of countries

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