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North Bay — VanSky 75 (Comfortable)
Town · Ontario, Canada
18°
Rain
VanSky
75
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7
Best window: Tu–Th
Worse later this week
Feels like
20°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
97%
UV
—
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05:53
/
20:54
VanSky index for North Bay, Canada — 75 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”.
North Bay, Canada — VanSky 75 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #402 of 748 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
63
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 32)
Condensation
High
97%
Humidity level
• Dew point 17.5°C
a bit humid
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26
AQI
PM2.5: 11.9 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
32 км/ч
VanSky
87
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
21°
night
17°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
47 км/ч
VanSky
91
comfort
We
29.07
day
25°
night
14°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
48 км/ч
VanSky
99
comfort
Th
30.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
31 км/ч
VanSky
95
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
29°
night
13°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
37 км/ч
VanSky
80
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
21°
night
18°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts
19 км/ч
VanSky
78
comfort
Su
02.08
day
20°
night
15°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
48 км/ч
VanSky
55
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (16.4°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
- High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
- Comfortable temperature (26.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air Quality Today
26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
11.9
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—
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Cities with a close score — route alternatives
- Tsawwassen 97
- North Cowichan 97
- Champlain Heights 96
- Broadmoor 96
- Brighouse-City Centre 96
- Brentwood Park 96
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
North Bay ranks 116 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.
Best
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in North Bay?
The weekly VanSky index for North Bay is 75 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 North Bay?
Solar panel output data for North Bay 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 North Bay?
The index for North Bay 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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Regular
$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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