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Dingtao — VanSky 28 (Challenging)
Locality · Shandong, China
25°
Rain
VanSky
28
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
95%
UV
—
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05:23
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19:24
VanSky index for Dingtao, China — 28 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.
Dingtao, China — VanSky 28 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #2032 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
56
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
16
0.8 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 0h
Driving
78
9 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 31)
Condensation
High
95%
Humidity level
• Dew point 24.2°C
oppressive
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
63
AQI
PM2.5: 39.5 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Tu
28.07
day
29°
night
25°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
31 км/ч
VanSky
33
comfort
We
29.07
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Th
30.07
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
44 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
27
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
37°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
38 км/ч
VanSky
25
comfort
Su
02.08
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
31 км/ч
VanSky
25
comfort
Mo
03.08
day
35°
night
27°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
30
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
2.1h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.8 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- 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.
- PM2.5 is 39.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.
Air Quality Today
63
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
63
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
39.5
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—
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 China
Dingtao ranks 2380 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 42.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Dingtao?
The weekly VanSky index for Dingtao is 28 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 Dingtao?
Solar panel output data for Dingtao 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 Dingtao?
The index for Dingtao is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇨🇳 China — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 25.07.2026
92号汽油
$1.10 /l
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35 of 140
cheaper than 76% of countries
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CNY7.92 · €1.03/l
16 of 94
cheaper than 84% of countries
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CNY9.12 · €1.18/l
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$1.04 /l
CNY7.06 · €0.92/l
28 of 141
cheaper than 81% of countries
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