Mapalo — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Zambia

29° Clear

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

30°C

Wind

18 km/h

Precip

Humidity

36%

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06:13 / 17:50

VanSky index for Mapalo, Zambia today: 82 out of 100 — conditions rated "Ideal". Data is updated every 3 hours from real weather observations: temperature, precipitation, wind, and solar output.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

100

16°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.5 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.6h

Driving

100

18 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 38)

Condensation

Low

36%

Humidity level • Dew point 12.1°C

Awning

Caution

38 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

05.05

comfort

day

29°

night

16°

solar

2.5 кВт

wind

18 км/ч

gusts 38 км/ч

06.05

comfort

day

30°

night

14°

solar

2.3 кВт

wind

13 км/ч

gusts 29 км/ч

07.05

comfort

day

30°

night

16°

solar

2 кВт

wind

15 км/ч

gusts 33 км/ч

08.05

comfort

day

30°

night

16°

solar

2.1 кВт

wind

12 км/ч

gusts 27 км/ч

09.05

comfort

day

29°

night

18°

solar

2.1 кВт

wind

14 км/ч

gusts 33 км/ч

10.05

comfort

day

30°

night

18°

solar

2.3 кВт

wind

15 км/ч

gusts 35 км/ч

11.05

comfort

day

30°

night

19°

solar

2.3 кВт

wind

15 км/ч

gusts 35 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

6.3h

sunny 10.6h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Gusts up to 37.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (16.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

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.

Other cities

Isoka 92
Lubwe 92
Solwezi 92
Katete 92
Maamba 92
Kansanshi 92

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 Mapalo?

Today's VanSky index for Mapalo is 82 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 Mapalo?

Solar panel output data for Mapalo 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 Mapalo?

The index for Mapalo 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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Mapalo — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Upcoming forecast

Mapalo on map

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Motorhome recommendations

Air Quality Today

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.