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Lae — VanSky 50 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

26° Rain
VanSky
50
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
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05:51 / 18:05

VanSky index for Lae, Papua New Guinea — 50 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”.

Lae, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 50 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #11 of 19 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
Medium
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 18.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 51
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
30°
night
24°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
14.10
day
28°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Th
15.10
day
27°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Su
18.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.1h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
18.2
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 Papua New Guinea

Lae ranks 9 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lae?
The weekly VanSky index for Lae is 50 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 Lae?
Solar panel output data for Lae 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 Lae?
The index for Lae 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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Papua New Guinea — fuel prices PG Updated: 11.10.2026
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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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