Phalaborwa — VanSky 42 (Acceptable)

Locality · Limpopo, South Africa

32° Cloudy

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

34°C

Wind

14 km/h

Precip

Humidity

40%

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VanSky index for Phalaborwa, South Africa — 42 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”.

Phalaborwa, South Africa — VanSky 42 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #390 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

100

22°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.5 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h

Driving

100

14 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 31)

Condensation

Low

40%

Humidity level • Dew point 16°C a bit humid

Awning

Safe

31 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

28 AQI

PM2.5: 5.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

32°

night

22°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 31 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

15.10

day

36°

night

22°

solar

3 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

16.10

day

36°

night

22°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

17.10

day

36°

night

21°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

18.10

day

36°

night

19°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

19.10

day

38°

night

22°

solar

3 kWh

wind

33 km/h

gusts 80 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

20.10

day

27°

night

18°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

33 km/h

gusts 78 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

6.2h

sunny 11.1h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

5.2

μg/m³

Good

Dust

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 South Africa

Phalaborwa ranks 333 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Phalaborwa?

The weekly VanSky index for Phalaborwa is 42 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 Phalaborwa?

Solar panel output data for Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa?

The index for Phalaborwa is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.