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Bathurst — VanSky 84 (Ideal)

Small town · New Brunswick, Canada

27° Cloudy
VanSky
84
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Best window: We–Fr Better later this week
Feels like
29°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
64%
UV
/
06:09 / 20:46

VanSky index for Bathurst, Canada — 84 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”.

Bathurst, Canada — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #320 of 748 cities in the country (as of 8 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.6h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
High
64%
Humidity level • Dew point 19.1°C muggy
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 3.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
08.08
day
27°
night
17°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Su
09.08
day
22°
night
17°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Mo
10.08
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
11.08
day
20°
night
15°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
We
12.08
day
23°
night
14°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
13.08
day
25°
night
12°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
14.08
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.5h
sunny 7.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.4
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 Canada

Bathurst ranks 336 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bathurst?
The weekly VanSky index for Bathurst is 84 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 Bathurst?
Solar panel output data for Bathurst 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 Bathurst?
The index for Bathurst is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

CA Canada — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Regular

$1.24 /l

CAD1.73 · €1.08/l

48 of 140

cheaper than 66% of countries

Midgrade

$1.40 /l

CAD1.95 · €1.21/l

33 of 93

cheaper than 66% of countries

Premium

$1.44 /l

CAD2.01 · €1.25/l

10 of 25

cheaper than 64% of countries

Diesel

$1.60 /l

CAD2.24 · €1.39/l

80 of 141

pricier than 56% of countries

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