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Makhachkala — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Dagestan, Russia

21° Clear
VanSky
82
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
20°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
49%
UV
—
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05:25 / 18:08

VanSky index for Makhachkala, Russia — 82 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Makhachkala, Russia — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #586 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 10 September 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
Low
49%
Humidity level • Dew point 10.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 10.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
25°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
25°
night
20°
solar
2 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Su
13.09
day
25°
night
22°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
25°
night
21°
solar
2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
We
16.09
day
25°
night
21°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Th
17.09
day
24°
night
20°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (20.8°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
10.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
1
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 Russia

Makhachkala ranks 25 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.

Best
1
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100 2
Primorsko-Akhtarsk
98 3
Yeysk
97 4
Vrangel’
97 5
Makhachkala you are here
96
Harshest
Magadan
50
Yakutsk
50
Kirovsk
45
Udachny
45
Aykhal
43
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Makhachkala?
The weekly VanSky index for Makhachkala is 82 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 Makhachkala?
Solar panel output data for Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala?
The index for Makhachkala 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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