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Vanimo — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea

29° Rain
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
78%
UV
—
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06:15 / 18:25

VanSky index for Vanimo, Papua New Guinea — 40 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”.

Vanimo, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #17 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Medium
78%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
48 AQI
PM2.5: 11.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 41
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 41
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 41
comfort
Su
18.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 42
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 43
comfort
We
21.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 42
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

48
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
48
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
11.2
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

Vanimo ranks 17 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Vanimo?
The weekly VanSky index for Vanimo is 40 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 Vanimo?
Solar panel output data for Vanimo 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 Vanimo?
The index for Vanimo 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

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

52 of 171

cheaper than 70% of countries

Diesel

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

45 of 170

cheaper than 74% of countries

Kerosene

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

17 of 44

cheaper than 64% of countries

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