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Samfya — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Town · Luapula Province, Zambia

16° Partly cloudy
VanSky
86
Ideal
Feels like
14°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
68%
UV
—
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06:14 / 17:44

VanSky index for Samfya, Zambia — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Samfya, Zambia — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #57 of 88 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Medium
68%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.7°C
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Mo
01.06
91
comfort
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2.4 кВт
wind
17 км/ч
gusts 35 км/ч
Tu
02.06
90
comfort
day
27°
night
11°
solar
2.4 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 32 км/ч
We
03.06
87
comfort
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
14 км/ч
gusts 29 км/ч
Th
04.06
86
comfort
day
29°
night
14°
solar
2.2 кВт
wind
13 км/ч
gusts 26 км/ч
Fr
05.06
84
comfort
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.2 кВт
wind
11 км/ч
gusts 23 км/ч
Sa
06.06
82
comfort
day
31°
night
15°
solar
2 кВт
wind
13 км/ч
gusts 27 км/ч
Su
07.06
85
comfort
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 33 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

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

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Samfya?
Today's VanSky index for Samfya is 91 out of 100. 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 Samfya?
Solar panel output data for Samfya 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 Samfya?
The index for Samfya 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: 30.05.2026

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