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Daru — VanSky 70 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Western Province, Papua New Guinea

25° Rain
VanSky
70
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
26°C
Wind
29 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
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06:43 / 18:22

VanSky index for Daru, Papua New Guinea — 70 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”.

Daru, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 70 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #9 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 29 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
78
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
93
29 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 47)
Condensation
Medium
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
47 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
23 AQI
PM2.5: 8.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
25°
night
24°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
24°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
25°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
We
22.07
day
26°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.7h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 47.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

23
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
23
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8.6
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

Daru ranks 8 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.

Best
1
Bulolo
96 2
Goroka
93 3
Wau
93 4
Mount Hagen
92 5
Mendi
90
Harshest
Madang
40
Kavieng
40
Wewak
37
Vanimo
36
Arawa
36
All 19 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Daru?
The weekly VanSky index for Daru is 70 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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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.00 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.87/l

26 of 133

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.01 /l

PGK4.44 · €0.88/l

27 of 134

cheaper than 81% of countries

Kerosene

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cheaper than 72% of countries

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