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Chinhoyi — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

6° Cloudy
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
4°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
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06:29 / 17:40

VanSky index for Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe — 85 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”.

Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #30 of 36 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Medium
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 2.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
60 AQI
PM2.5: 44.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
6°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
23°
night
6°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
4°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Su
19.07
day
25°
night
4°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 82
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
5°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
26°
night
5°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
We
22.07
day
27°
night
6°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • PM2.5 is 44.2 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

60
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
60
Moderate
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
44.2
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi ranks 34 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Bulawayo
94 2
Kadoma
94 3
Mutare
94 4
Kwekwe
94 5
Chegutu
94
Harshest
Chivhu
81
Marondera
80
Chinhoyi you are here
79
Bindura
79
Chitungwiza
76
All 36 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chinhoyi?
The weekly VanSky index for Chinhoyi is 85 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 Chinhoyi?
Solar panel output data for Chinhoyi 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 Chinhoyi?
The index for Chinhoyi is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Norton 78 km Mvurwi 78 km Karoi 82 km Chegutu 85 km Harare Western Suburbs 89 km Harare 104 km Kadoma 112 km Chitungwiza 117 km

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