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Salmon Arm — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

Small town · British Columbia, Canada

26° Rain
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
26°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
46%
UV
/
05:14 / 20:52

VanSky index for Salmon Arm, Canada — 91 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”.

Salmon Arm, Canada — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #35 of 748 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14.2h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
High
46%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
65 AQI
PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
25.07
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
26.07
day
22°
night
14°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
24°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
23°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
We
29.07
day
23°
night
10°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 98
comfort
Th
30.07
day
25°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
31°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 14.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

65
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
65
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
6.1
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

Salmon Arm ranks 68 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 87.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Salmon Arm?
The weekly VanSky index for Salmon Arm is 91 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 Salmon Arm?
Solar panel output data for Salmon Arm 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 Salmon Arm?
The index for Salmon Arm 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: 25.07.2026

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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