Popondetta — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

23° Cloudy

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 0 of 6

Feels like

28°C

Wind

13 km/h

Precip

Humidity

95%

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05:43 / 18:01

VanSky index for Popondetta, Papua New Guinea — 45 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”.

Popondetta, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #14 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

22°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.3 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h

Driving

100

13 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 28)

Condensation

High

95%

Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

28 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

15 AQI

PM2.5: 7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

16.10

day

30°

night

22°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 54

comfort

17.10

day

32°

night

21°

solar

3 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 35 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

18.10

day

30°

night

23°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 51

comfort

19.10

day

31°

night

23°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

32°

night

23°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

21.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.7h

sunny 11.7h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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Wau 89
Goroka 76
Tabubil 73
Bulolo 70

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

Popondetta ranks 12 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Popondetta?

The weekly VanSky index for Popondetta is 45 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 Popondetta?

Solar panel output data for Popondetta 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 Popondetta?

The index for Popondetta is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.