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Donvale — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Urban district · Victoria, Australia

21° Cloudy
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
39%
UV
—
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06:41 / 19:31

VanSky index for Donvale, 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”.

Donvale, Australia — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #178 of 617 cities in the country (as of 10 October 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
39%
Humidity level • Dew point 6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 4.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
10.10
day
21°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Su
11.10
day
25°
night
13°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
12.10
day
21°
night
13°
solar
1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
14°
night
9°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
We
14.10
day
16°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Th
15.10
day
21°
night
7°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
21°
night
10°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (15°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4.3
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 Australia

Donvale ranks 2 of 617 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.68 /L

AUD2.40 · €1.49/L

104 of 170

pricier than 61% of countries

Premium 95

$1.79 /L

AUD2.56 · €1.59/L

56 of 104

pricier than 53% of countries

Premium 98

$1.86 /L

AUD2.66 · €1.65/L

17 of 28

pricier than 57% of countries

Diesel

$2.00 /L

AUD2.87 · €1.78/L

121 of 170

pricier than 71% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.01 /L

AUD2.88 · €1.79/L

19 of 44

cheaper than 59% of countries

LPG

$0.97 /L

AUD1.39 · €0.86/L

36 of 56

pricier than 63% of countries

E85

$1.82 /L

AUD2.60 · €1.62/L

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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