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Dax — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Locality · Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

20° Partly cloudy
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Sa–Mo Worse later this week
Feels like
22°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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06:43 / 21:37

VanSky index for Dax, France — 45 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”.

Dax, France — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #1016 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 22 July 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 29)
Condensation
Medium
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.8°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
29 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 6.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
23.07
day
36°
night
18°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
24.07
day
32°
night
18°
solar
3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
25.07
day
24°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Su
26.07
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
29°
night
19°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
36°
night
14°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
29.07
day
43°
night
19°
solar
3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 14h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.8°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Extreme heat (36.1°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
10
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 9.8

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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 France

Dax ranks 843 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

Best
1
Le Havre
100 2
Dijon
100 3
Clermont-Ferrand
100 4
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
100 5
Le Mans
100
Harshest
Mauguio
45
Lons
45
Saint-Estève
45
Biscarrosse
45
Narbonne
35
All 1026 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Dax?
The weekly VanSky index for Dax is 45 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 Dax?
Solar panel output data for Dax 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 Dax?
The index for Dax 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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