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Nyimba — VanSky 67 (Comfortable)

Small town · Eastern Province, Zambia

23° Partly cloudy
VanSky
67
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
21°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
37%
UV
—
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06:03 / 17:51

VanSky index for Nyimba, Zambia — 67 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”.

Nyimba, Zambia — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #70 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Low
37%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 14.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
31°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
We
02.09
day
32°
night
20°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Th
03.09
day
32°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
19°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
20°
solar
2.7 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
6.1h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (18.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
14.8
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

Nyimba ranks 65 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Best
1
Nakonde
97 2
Mpika
95 3
Isoka
94 4
Ntandabale
93 5
Lusaka
93
Harshest
Kabompo
58
Chavuma
58
Kalabo
58
Zambezi
58
Lukulu
58
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nyimba?
The weekly VanSky index for Nyimba is 67 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 Nyimba?
Solar panel output data for Nyimba 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 Nyimba?
The index for Nyimba 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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66 of 168

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$1.41 /l

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73 of 166

cheaper than 57% of countries

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$1.42 /l

ZMW27.02 · €1.23/l

28 of 44

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