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Phola — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Urban district · Mpumalanga, South Africa

22° Cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
19°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
18%
UV
/
06:18 / 17:50

VanSky index for Phola, South Africa — 93 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”.

Phola, South Africa — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #27 of 402 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
8°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.3h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 21)
Condensation
Low
18%
Humidity level • Dew point -3.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
21 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 13.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
24°
night
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
27°
night
11°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
26°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
24°
night
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13.4
μg/m³
Fair
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 South Africa

Phola ranks 157 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 89.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Phola?
The weekly VanSky index for Phola is 93 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 Phola?
Solar panel output data for Phola 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 Phola?
The index for Phola is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

ZA South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.57 /l

ZAR25.42 · €1.36/l

15 of 18

pricier than 78% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.58 /l

ZAR25.58 · €1.37/l

103 of 168

pricier than 61% of countries

Diesel 500ppm

$1.62 /l

ZAR26.17 · €1.40/l

99 of 166

pricier than 59% of countries

Diesel 50ppm

$1.65 /l

ZAR26.72 · €1.43/l

14 of 44

cheaper than 70% of countries

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