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Kitwe — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

City · Copperbelt Province, Zambia

16° Cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
13°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
40%
UV
—
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06:30 / 17:56

VanSky index for Kitwe, Zambia — 92 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”.

Kitwe, Zambia — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #29 of 88 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
40%
Humidity level • Dew point 2.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
43 AQI
PM2.5: 13.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Th
16.07
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
10°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 10.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

43
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
43
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
13.8
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 Zambia

Kitwe ranks 6 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Lubwe
96 2
Mufulira
95 3
Chipata
95 4
Chambishi
95 5
Mapalo
95
Harshest
Chama
88
Kaputa
87
Nchelenge
86
Chiengi
83
Mpulungu
68
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kitwe?
The weekly VanSky index for Kitwe is 92 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 Kitwe?
Solar panel output data for Kitwe 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 Kitwe?
The index for Kitwe 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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