Balkanabat — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Balkan Province, Turkmenistan

27° Rain

VanSky

Comfortable

Feels like

28°C

Wind

23 km/h

Precip

Humidity

57%

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VanSky index for Balkanabat, Turkmenistan — 73 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”.

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Balkanabat, Turkmenistan — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #12 of 47 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

26°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.6 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 5.6h

Driving

100

23 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 36)

Condensation

Low

57%

Humidity level • Dew point 17.9°C

Awning

Caution

36 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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Upcoming forecast

25.06

comfort

day

33°

night

26°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

26.06

comfort

day

29°

night

23°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

15 km/h

27.06

comfort

day

33°

night

23°

solar

3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

28.06

comfort

day

30°

night

24°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

29.06

comfort

day

31°

night

20°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 44 км/ч

30.06

comfort

day

33°

night

21°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

01.07

comfort

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

32 km/h

gusts 54 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 5.6h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 Turkmenistan

Balkanabat ranks 45 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Balkanabat?

The weekly VanSky index for Balkanabat is 73 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 Balkanabat?

Solar panel output data for Balkanabat 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 Balkanabat?

The index for Balkanabat 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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Balkanabat — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

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Air Quality Today

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.