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Nakambala — VanSky 90 (Ideal)

Small town · Southern Province, Zambia

15° Partly cloudy
VanSky
90
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
13°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
59%
UV
—
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06:36 / 17:53

VanSky index for Nakambala, Zambia — 90 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”.

Nakambala, Zambia — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #38 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
83
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Medium
59%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25 AQI
PM2.5: 13 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
12°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Su
19.07
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
11°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 88
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.1h
sunny 10.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (25°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

25
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
25
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13
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

Nakambala ranks 28 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 Nakambala?
The weekly VanSky index for Nakambala is 90 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 Nakambala?
Solar panel output data for Nakambala 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 Nakambala?
The index for Nakambala 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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Mazabuka 4 km Nampundwe 39 km Kafue 44 km Chilongolo 56 km Monze 59 km Chilanga Township 60 km Namalombwe 66 km Lusaka West 67 km

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