Dongchuan — VanSky 37 (Challenging)

Locality · Qinghai, China

-1° Snow

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

-4°C

Wind

7 km/h

Precip

Humidity

81%

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VanSky index for Dongchuan, China — 37 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”.

Dongchuan, China — VanSky 37 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #2326 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 3°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

-1°C

Night temperature

Solar

0.8 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 3.2h

Driving

7 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 18)

Condensation

Medium

81%

Humidity level • Dew point -4°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

18 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

35 AQI

PM2.5: 13.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

3°

night

-1°

solar

0.8 kWh

wind

7 km/h

gusts 18 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

16.10

day

5°

night

-1°

solar

0.7 kWh

wind

12 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

17.10

day

6°

night

-2°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

29 km/h

gusts 55 км/ч

VanSky 37

comfort

18.10

day

7°

night

-4°

solar

2 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 48 км/ч

VanSky 41

comfort

19.10

day

7°

night

-2°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

42 km/h

gusts 80 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

20.10

day

7°

night

-6°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 47

comfort

21.10

day

8°

night

-3°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 47

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 3.2h

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.
Sub-zero night (-1°C) — drain water tanks and pipes to prevent freezing.
High dust levels (105 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

13.8

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

105

μg/m³

Moderate

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 China

Dongchuan ranks 1998 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Dongchuan?

The weekly VanSky index for Dongchuan is 37 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 Dongchuan?

Solar panel output data for Dongchuan 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 Dongchuan?

The index for Dongchuan is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.