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Gander — VanSky 67 (Comfortable)

Small town · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Cloudy
VanSky
67
Comfortable
Feels like
6°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
98%
UV
/
05:04 / 21:15

VanSky index for Gander, Canada — 67 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Gander, Canada — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #748 of 748 cities in the country (as of 18 June 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
45
7°C
Night temperature
Solar
27
1.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.1h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
High
98%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.6°C
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Th
18.06
82
comfort
day
15°
night
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
Fr
19.06
73
comfort
day
14°
night
solar
1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
Sa
20.06
61
comfort
day
night
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Su
21.06
60
comfort
day
night
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
Mo
22.06
78
comfort
day
19°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
Tu
23.06
76
comfort
day
15°
night
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч

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Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.2h
sunny 7.1h
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 Today

European AQI index

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Gander ranks 746 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 93.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gander?
The weekly VanSky index for Gander is 67 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 Gander?
Solar panel output data for Gander 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 Gander?
The index for Gander is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇨🇦 Canada — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$1.46 /l

CAD2.05 · €1.26/l

57 of 132

cheaper than 58% of countries

Petrol

$1.24 /l

CAD1.74 · €1.07/l

45 of 134

cheaper than 67% of countries

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