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Arawa — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)

District seat · Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

27° Rain
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Better later this week
Feels like
32°C
Wind
6 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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06:50 / 18:37

VanSky index for Arawa, Papua New Guinea — 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”.

Arawa, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #15 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.1h
Driving
95
6 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Medium
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
8 AQI
PM2.5: 0.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
17.07
day
28°
night
27°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 54
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 54
comfort
We
22.07
day
28°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
23.07
day
28°
night
23°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 68
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.8h
sunny 8.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (28°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

8
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
8
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
0.9
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 19 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 67.

Best
1
Wau
95 2
Bulolo
95 3
Mendi
93 4
Mount Hagen
92 5
Goroka
90
Harshest
Arawa you are here
46
Wewak
44
Madang
43
Kavieng
42
Vanimo
38
All 19 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arawa?
The weekly VanSky index for Arawa 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 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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Kokopo 421 km Kimbe 605 km Kavieng 667 km Alotau 723 km Popondetta 856 km

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 91

$0.98 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.86/l

26 of 133

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.00 /l

PGK4.44 · €0.87/l

25 of 134

cheaper than 82% of countries

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cheaper than 72% of countries

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