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Newcastle — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

District seat · New South Wales, Australia

13° Rain
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 6 of 6
Feels like
13°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
92%
UV
—
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06:52 / 17:05

VanSky index for Newcastle, Australia — 86 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”.

Newcastle, Australia — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #160 of 617 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 18°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
20
1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.5h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
92%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.9°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 13.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
17.07
day
18°
night
12°
solar
1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
18°
night
12°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Su
19.07
day
19°
night
14°
solar
1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
19°
night
11°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
19°
night
7°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
We
22.07
day
21°
night
7°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
2.6h
sunny 9.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

18
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
18
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
13.8
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 Australia

Newcastle ranks 420 of 617 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Cairns
96 2
Townsville
94 3
Kirwan
93 4
Edmonton
93 5
Rockhampton
92
Harshest
Canberra
50
Kambah
50
Mudgeeraba
45
Varsity Lakes
45
Robina
45
All 617 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Newcastle?
The weekly VanSky index for Newcastle is 86 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 Newcastle?
Solar panel output data for Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
The index for Newcastle 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: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 91

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