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Pakenham — VanSky 59 (Acceptable)

Urban district · Victoria, Australia

7° Rain
VanSky
59
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 6
Feels like
2°C
Wind
31 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
74%
UV
—
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07:21 / 17:27

VanSky index for Pakenham, Australia — 59 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Pakenham, Australia — VanSky 59 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #597 of 617 cities in the country (as of 28 July 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 31 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
68
7°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.5h
Driving
83
31 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 55)
Condensation
Low
74%
Humidity level • Dew point 2.8°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
55 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
29.07
day
12°
night
7°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
30.07
day
11°
night
6°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 68
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
13°
night
4°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 68
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
16°
night
-1°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Su
02.08
day
15°
night
2°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Mo
03.08
day
14°
night
7°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.8h
sunny 7.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (54.7 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

Air Quality Today

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

Pakenham ranks 538 of 617 cities. Country average VanSky — 76.

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1
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95 3
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95 4
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94 5
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94
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45
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45
Wantirna
45
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45
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45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pakenham?
The weekly VanSky index for Pakenham is 59 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 Pakenham?
Solar panel output data for Pakenham 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 Pakenham?
The index for Pakenham 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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