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Merlo — VanSky 68 (Comfortable)

Small town · San Luis Province, Argentina

9° Rain
VanSky
68
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Worse later this week
Feels like
6°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
50%
UV
—
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07:39 / 19:01

VanSky index for Merlo, Argentina — 68 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Merlo, Argentina — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #282 of 319 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
95
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 63)
Condensation
Low
50%
Humidity level • Dew point -1.2°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
63 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
6 AQI
PM2.5: 6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
16°
night
9°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
14°
night
8°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
16°
night
8°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
We
02.09
day
19°
night
10°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
03.09
day
13°
night
7°
solar
2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
8°
night
1°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
10°
night
0°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (63.4 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

6
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
6
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
6
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 Argentina

Merlo ranks 232 of 319 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Best
1
San Salvador de Jujuy
95 2
Palpalá
95 3
Caucete
95 4
Albardón
95 5
San Juan
94
Harshest
Río Grande
46
La Quiaca
45
Humahuaca
45
Ushuaia
44
San Martín de los Andes
43
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Merlo?
The weekly VanSky index for Merlo is 68 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 Merlo?
Solar panel output data for Merlo 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 Merlo?
The index for Merlo 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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