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Mbala — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Town · Northern Province, Zambia

16° Partly cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
11°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
53%
UV
—
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06:10 / 17:50

VanSky index for Mbala, 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”.

Mbala, Zambia — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #8 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
95
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 55)
Condensation
Low
53%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
55 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 8.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
23°
night
11°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Su
19.07
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
26°
night
13°
solar
2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
We
22.07
day
26°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6h
sunny 11.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (55.1 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8.7
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

Mbala ranks 58 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Lubwe
97 2
Kataba
95 3
Chinsali
95 4
Chiengi
95 5
Samfya
95
Harshest
Serenje
90
Mpika
88
Chirundu
87
Sesheke
82
Mpulungu
72
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

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