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Gaalkacyo — VanSky 53 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Mudug, Somalia

28° Partly cloudy
VanSky
53
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
33 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
61%
UV
—
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05:43 / 17:58

VanSky index for Gaalkacyo, Somalia — 53 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”.

Gaalkacyo, Somalia — VanSky 53 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #29 of 49 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 33 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
84
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
88
33 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 55)
Condensation
Low
61%
Humidity level • Dew point 19.9°C muggy
Awning
Danger
55 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
14 AQI
PM2.5: 2.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Th
03.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort

Gaalkacyo on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (55.4 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

14
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
14
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
2.9
μg/m³
Good
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 Somalia

Gaalkacyo ranks 25 of 49 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

Best
1
Tog Wajaale
82 2
Ceerigaabo
81 3
Baki
76 4
Gebiley
75 5
Hargeysa
74
Harshest
Bereeda
28
Saylac
19
Qandala
12
Berbera
0
Bosaso
0
All 49 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gaalkacyo?
The weekly VanSky index for Gaalkacyo is 53 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 Gaalkacyo?
Solar panel output data for Gaalkacyo 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 Gaalkacyo?
The index for Gaalkacyo 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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