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Mpika — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Town · Muchinga Province, Zambia

14° Clear
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
11°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
37%
UV
—
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06:15 / 17:44

VanSky index for Mpika, Zambia — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Mpika, Zambia — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #36 of 88 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
100
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
Low
37%
Humidity level • Dew point -0.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 12.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
16.07
day
21°
night
10°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
20°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
20°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Su
19.07
day
22°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
23°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
24°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.1
μg/m³
Fair
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

Mpika ranks 28 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Lubwe
96 2
Mufulira
95 3
Chipata
95 4
Chambishi
95 5
Mapalo
95
Harshest
Chama
88
Kaputa
87
Nchelenge
86
Chiengi
83
Mpulungu
68
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mpika?
The weekly VanSky index for Mpika is 92 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 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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