Daru — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Western Province, Papua New Guinea

26° Rain

VanSky

Comfortable

Feels like

28°C

Wind

22 km/h

Precip

Humidity

74%

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06:40 / 18:16

VanSky index for Daru, Papua New Guinea — 74 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

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Daru, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 74 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #7 of 19 cities in the country (as of 18 June 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

26°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11h

Driving

100

22 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 36)

Condensation

Low

74%

Humidity level • Dew point 21.2°C

Awning

Caution

36 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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Upcoming forecast

19.06

comfort

day

27°

night

26°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

20.06

comfort

day

27°

night

26°

solar

2 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

21.06

comfort

day

26°

night

25°

solar

1.7 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

22.06

comfort

day

27°

night

25°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

28 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

23.06

comfort

day

27°

night

26°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 50 км/ч

24.06

comfort

day

27°

night

26°

solar

1.1 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 49 км/ч

25.06

comfort

day

27°

night

26°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

26 km/h

gusts 42 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.2h

sunny 11h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Comfortable temperature (27°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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Mendi 89
Bulolo 88
Tabubil 88
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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

Daru ranks 9 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Daru?

The weekly VanSky index for Daru is 74 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 Daru?

Solar panel output data for Daru 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 Daru?

The index for Daru 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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Daru — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

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Air Quality Today

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.