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Mpanda — VanSky 60 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Katavi Region, Tanzania

27° Partly cloudy
VanSky
60
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
25°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
33%
UV
—
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06:57 / 18:55

VanSky index for Mpanda, Tanzania — 60 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Mpanda, Tanzania — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #233 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 42)
Condensation
Low
33%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
42 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
43 AQI
PM2.5: 12.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
32°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
We
02.09
day
32°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
34°
night
19°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 41.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (16.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

43
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
43
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
12.5
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 Tanzania

Mpanda ranks 170 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.

Best
1
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98 2
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98 3
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98 4
Katumba
98 5
Tukuyu
98
Harshest
Makongolosi
45
Puma
45
Mbulu
45
Singida
45
Shelui
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mpanda?
The weekly VanSky index for Mpanda is 60 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 Mpanda?
Solar panel output data for Mpanda 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 Mpanda?
The index for Mpanda 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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