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Plumtree — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Small town · Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe

26° Clear
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
24%
UV
—
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06:19 / 17:59

VanSky index for Plumtree, Zimbabwe — 89 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”.

Plumtree, Zimbabwe — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #19 of 36 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
24%
Humidity level • Dew point 3.6°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
40 AQI
PM2.5: 7.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
28°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
We
02.09
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
30°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 11.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

40
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
40
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.7
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 Zimbabwe

Plumtree ranks 3 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

Best
1
Gokwe
97 2
Rusape
95 3
Harare
94 4
Chitungwiza
94 5
Plumtree you are here
94
Harshest
Mashava
84
Kariba
81
Victoria Falls
79
Beitbridge
78
Chiredzi
58
All 36 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Plumtree?
The weekly VanSky index for Plumtree is 89 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 Plumtree?
Solar panel output data for Plumtree 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 Plumtree?
The index for Plumtree 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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