Épinal — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

District seat · Grand Est, France

16° Cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week

Feels like

15°C

Wind

15 km/h

Precip

Humidity

63%

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VanSky index for Épinal, France — 81 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”.

Épinal, France — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #88 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 22 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

11°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 14.9h

Driving

100

15 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 35)

Condensation

Medium

63%

Humidity level • Dew point 9.1°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

35 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

27 AQI

PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

23.07

day

24°

night

11°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 35 км/ч

VanSky 100

comfort

24.07

day

29°

night

9°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

8 km/h

gusts 21 км/ч

VanSky 92

comfort

25.07

day

29°

night

11°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 85

comfort

26.07

day

25°

night

16°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 99

comfort

27.07

day

24°

night

17°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 39 км/ч

VanSky 98

comfort

28.07

day

29°

night

13°

solar

3 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

29.07

day

33°

night

13°

solar

3 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 26 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

7.9h

sunny 14.9h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Comfortable temperature (23.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

6.1

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Fair

Grass: 15.1

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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

Épinal ranks 31 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Épinal?

The weekly VanSky index for Épinal is 81 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 Épinal?

Solar panel output data for Épinal 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 Épinal?

The index for Épinal 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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