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Nova Zagora — VanSky 55 (Acceptable)
Town · Sliven, Bulgaria
31°
Clear
VanSky
55
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7
Best window: Th–Sa
Better later this week
Feels like
33°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
38%
UV
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VanSky index for Nova Zagora, Bulgaria — 55 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”.
Nova Zagora, Bulgaria — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #74 of 85 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
93
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 12.8h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 22)
Condensation
Medium
38%
Humidity level
• Dew point 15.2°C
comfortable
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
38
AQI
PM2.5: 8.4 μg/m³
• pollen
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
34°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky
45
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
34°
night
21°
solar
3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
39 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
We
29.07
day
34°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
24 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Th
30.07
day
34°
night
18°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
32°
night
17°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
80
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
33°
night
16°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
35 км/ч
VanSky
78
comfort
Su
02.08
day
34°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
38 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 12.8h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (16.5°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Air Quality Today
38
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
38
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
11
gr/m³
Fair
Grass: 10.9
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 Bulgaria
Nova Zagora ranks 69 of 85 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nova Zagora?
The weekly VanSky index for Nova Zagora is 55 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 Nova Zagora?
Solar panel output data for Nova Zagora 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 Nova Zagora?
The index for Nova Zagora is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 25.07.2026
Super E10
$1.70 /l
€1.50 · £1.28/l
95 of 140
pricier than 67% of countries
RON 100
$1.95 /l
€1.72 · £1.47/l
18 of 24
pricier than 71% of countries
Дизел
$1.89 /l
€1.66 · £1.42/l
100 of 141
pricier than 70% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.14 /l
€1.88 · £1.60/l
22 of 41
pricier than 51% of countries
Автогаз
$0.72 /l
€0.63 · £0.54/l
16 of 55
cheaper than 73% of countries
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