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Nchelenge — VanSky 46 (Acceptable)

Town · Luapula Province, Zambia

25° Cloudy
VanSky
46
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
54%
UV
—
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05:42 / 17:59

VanSky index for Nchelenge, Zambia — 46 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Nchelenge, Zambia — VanSky 46 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #64 of 88 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Low
54%
Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
66 AQI
PM2.5: 27.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
35°
night
20°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
15.10
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
34°
night
19°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
33°
night
20°
solar
3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Su
18.10
day
33°
night
22°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
34°
night
23°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 51
comfort

Nchelenge on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (20°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

66
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
66
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
27.3
μg/m³
Moderate
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

Nchelenge ranks 70 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nchelenge?
The weekly VanSky index for Nchelenge is 46 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 Nchelenge?
Solar panel output data for Nchelenge 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 Nchelenge?
The index for Nchelenge 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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