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Sydney — VanSky 48 (Acceptable)

City · Nova Scotia, Canada

12° Rain
VanSky
48
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 6 Worse later this week
Feels like
10°C
Wind
30 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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VanSky index for Sydney, Canada — 48 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”.

Sydney, Canada — VanSky 48 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #559 of 748 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 30 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
46
7°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 4.8h
Driving
81
30 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 67)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
67 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 2.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
14°
night
7°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
9°
night
4°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
16°
night
4°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 59
comfort
Su
18.10
day
7°
night
-2°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 66 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
11°
night
-4°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
13°
night
3°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 64
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.5h
sunny 4.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.6 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (67 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.3
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

Sydney ranks 602 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sydney?
The weekly VanSky index for Sydney is 48 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 Sydney?
Solar panel output data for Sydney 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 Sydney?
The index for Sydney 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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CAD1.84 · €1.16/L

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