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Daru — VanSky 57 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Western Province, Papua New Guinea

26° Partly cloudy
VanSky
57
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7
Feels like
27°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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06:03 / 18:21

VanSky index for Daru, Papua New Guinea — 57 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”.

Daru, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 57 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #7 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
Low
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 8.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
16.10
day
27°
night
26°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
28°
night
26°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Su
18.10
day
27°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
27°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 59
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
28°
night
26°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
We
21.10
day
28°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Th
22.10
day
28°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.2h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 44 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (27°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
8.9
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 9 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Daru?
The weekly VanSky index for Daru is 57 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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Unleaded 91

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

52 of 171

cheaper than 70% of countries

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$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

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Kerosene

$1.30 /L

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cheaper than 64% of countries

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