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Nchelenge — VanSky 58 (Acceptable)

Town · Luapula Province, Zambia

25° Partly cloudy
VanSky
58
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
27°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
56%
UV
—
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06:08 / 18:03

VanSky index for Nchelenge, Zambia — 58 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 58 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #83 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
56%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.6°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 26.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
32°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
02.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
22°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 10.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (19.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
26.6
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 81 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Best
1
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97 2
Mpika
95 3
Isoka
94 4
Ntandabale
93 5
Lusaka
93
Harshest
Kabompo
58
Chavuma
58
Kalabo
58
Zambezi
58
Lukulu
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nchelenge?
The weekly VanSky index for Nchelenge is 58 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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72 of 166

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