Mpika — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Zambia

27° Clear

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

27°C

Wind

24 km/h

Precip

Humidity

41%

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06:01 / 17:40

VanSky index for Mpika, Zambia today: 89 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

16°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.7 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h

Driving

24 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 48)

Condensation

Medium

41%

Humidity level • Dew point 12.4°C

Awning

Caution

48 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

05.05

comfort

day

27°

night

16°

solar

2.7 кВт

wind

24 км/ч

gusts 48 км/ч

06.05

comfort

day

31°

night

15°

solar

2.4 кВт

wind

12 км/ч

gusts 24 км/ч

07.05

comfort

day

31°

night

17°

solar

2.3 кВт

wind

17 км/ч

gusts 34 км/ч

08.05

comfort

day

29°

night

18°

solar

2.4 кВт

wind

18 км/ч

gusts 36 км/ч

09.05

comfort

day

29°

night

18°

solar

2.5 кВт

wind

23 км/ч

gusts 46 км/ч

10.05

comfort

day

28°

night

17°

solar

2.6 кВт

wind

22 км/ч

gusts 45 км/ч

11.05

comfort

day

28°

night

17°

solar

2.6 кВт

wind

22 км/ч

gusts 45 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

6.6h

sunny 10.9h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Gusts up to 48.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (15.6°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (27.2°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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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 Mpika?

Today's VanSky index for Mpika is 89 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 Mpika?

Solar panel output data for Mpika 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 Mpika?

The index for Mpika 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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Mpika — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Upcoming forecast

Mpika on map

Solar — W Panels W

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.