Pontarlier — VanSky 96 (Ideal)

Locality · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

21° Clear

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7

Feels like

21°C

Wind

16 km/h

Precip

Humidity

43%

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VanSky index for Pontarlier, France — 96 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”.

Pontarlier, France — VanSky 96 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #271 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 21 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

9°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 14.9h

Driving

100

16 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 34)

Condensation

Medium

43%

Humidity level • Dew point 8.1°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

34 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

33 AQI

PM2.5: 4.7 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

21.07

day

22°

night

9°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 100

comfort

22.07

day

24°

night

9°

solar

3.3 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 100

comfort

23.07

day

22°

night

11°

solar

3 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 100

comfort

24.07

day

26°

night

10°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 23 км/ч

VanSky 97

comfort

25.07

day

27°

night

12°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

19 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 91

comfort

26.07

day

23°

night

15°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 53 км/ч

VanSky 96

comfort

27.07

day

22°

night

15°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 100

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

7.9h

sunny 14.9h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Comfortable temperature (22.3°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

4.7

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Fair

Grass: 21.6

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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

Pontarlier ranks 1 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 87.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pontarlier?

The weekly VanSky index for Pontarlier is 96 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 Pontarlier?

Solar panel output data for Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier?

The index for Pontarlier 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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