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Chavuma — VanSky 84 (Ideal)

Small town · Northwestern Province, Zambia

26° Cloudy
VanSky
84
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
21°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
18%
UV
—
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06:52 / 18:18

VanSky index for Chavuma, Zambia — 84 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”.

Chavuma, Zambia — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #80 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
92
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 46)
Condensation
Low
18%
Humidity level • Dew point 0°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
46 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
12°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Su
19.07
day
28°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
11°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 80
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
31°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
We
22.07
day
32°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 46.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.4
μg/m³
Good
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

Chavuma ranks 41 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Lubwe
97 2
Kataba
95 3
Luwingu
95 4
Chinsali
95 5
Samfya
95
Harshest
Lukulu
89
Mpika
88
Chirundu
86
Sesheke
82
Mpulungu
72
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chavuma?
The weekly VanSky index for Chavuma is 84 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 Chavuma?
Solar panel output data for Chavuma 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 Chavuma?
The index for Chavuma 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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