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Chimala — VanSky 90 (Ideal)

Town · Mbeya Region, Tanzania

19° Clear
VanSky
90
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
18°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
—
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07:00 / 18:39

VanSky index for Chimala, Tanzania — 90 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”.

Chimala, Tanzania — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #82 of 274 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
Medium
55%
Humidity level • Dew point 10°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
26°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
12°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
28°
night
14°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
16°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7
μg/m³
Good
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

Chimala ranks 60 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 87.

Best
1
Soni
98 2
Kiratu
97 3
Endasak
96 4
Mwanga
96 5
Hedaru
96
Harshest
Wete
63
Zanzibar
62
Tanga
61
Matongo
58
Bagamoyo
58
All 274 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chimala?
The weekly VanSky index for Chimala is 90 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 Chimala?
Solar panel output data for Chimala 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 Chimala?
The index for Chimala 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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Matamba 15 km Igurusi 19 km Urunda 38 km Ulenje 38 km Kandete 41 km Rujewa 43 km Tukuyu 60 km Masoko 61 km

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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