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Champlain Heights — VanSky 92 (Ideal)
Urban district · British Columbia, Canada
17°
Rain
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
—
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05:38
/
20:58
VanSky index for Champlain Heights, Canada — 92 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”.
Champlain Heights, Canada — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #6 of 748 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
88
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
18
0.9 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 1.7h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 22)
Condensation
Medium
80%
Humidity level
• Dew point 13.7°C
comfortable
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21
AQI
PM2.5: 9.2 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
20°
night
16°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
22 км/ч
VanSky
89
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
21°
night
16°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
90
comfort
We
29.07
day
22°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
24 км/ч
VanSky
100
comfort
Th
30.07
day
23°
night
14°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
VanSky
100
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
22 км/ч
VanSky
99
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
20°
night
16°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
Su
02.08
day
20°
night
13°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts
18 км/ч
VanSky
91
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
2.2h
sunny 1.7h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.9 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (15.9°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
9.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
2
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 Canada
Champlain Heights ranks 124 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Champlain Heights?
The weekly VanSky index for Champlain Heights is 92 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 Champlain Heights?
Solar panel output data for Champlain Heights 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 Champlain Heights?
The index for Champlain Heights 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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$1.30 /l
CAD1.83 · €1.14/l
57 of 140
cheaper than 60% of countries
Midgrade
$1.40 /l
CAD1.98 · €1.23/l
37 of 94
cheaper than 62% of countries
Premium
$1.46 /l
CAD2.06 · €1.29/l
11 of 24
cheaper than 58% of countries
Diesel
$1.60 /l
CAD2.25 · €1.40/l
81 of 141
pricier than 57% of countries
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