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Gaalkacyo — VanSky 57 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Mudug, Somalia

35° Clear
VanSky
57
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
34 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
27%
UV
—
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05:42 / 18:10

VanSky index for Gaalkacyo, Somalia — 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”.

Gaalkacyo, Somalia — VanSky 57 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #25 of 49 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 34 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
84
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
88
34 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 57)
Condensation
Low
27%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.9°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
57 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 8.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 57
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Su
19.07
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 57
comfort
We
22.07
day
35°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

Gaalkacyo on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (56.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
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 20 of 49 cities. Country average VanSky — 55.

Best
1
Ceerigaabo
76 2
Dhamas
75 3
Xuddur
75 4
Tog Wajaale
74 5
Baidoa
74
Harshest
Bereeda
22
Saylac
20
Qandala
11
Berbera
4
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 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 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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