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Sallanches — VanSky 92 (Ideal)
Small town · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
18°
Clear
VanSky
92
Ideal
Feels like
17°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
50%
UV
—
/
05:43
/
21:27
VanSky index for Sallanches, France — 92 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”.
VanSky index — for any kind of trip
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Sallanches, France — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #4 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 22 June 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Period
Temperature
Wind
∅ 7-day average
Sleep
100
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
76
3.3 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 15h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
50%
Humidity level
• Dew point 7.5°C
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25
AQI
PM2.5: 7.2 μg/m³
• pollen
Upcoming forecast
Tu
23.06
95
comfort
day
28°
night
17°
solar
3.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
We
24.06
91
comfort
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
25 км/ч
Th
25.06
92
comfort
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts
20 км/ч
Fr
26.06
93
comfort
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts
18 км/ч
Sa
27.06
90
comfort
day
27°
night
18°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
25 км/ч
Su
28.06
96
comfort
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
Mo
29.06
97
comfort
day
23°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
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Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
8.3h
sunny 15h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (17.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
- Comfortable temperature (27.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
- Moderate pollen (58 g/m³) — allergy sufferers should take antihistamines.
Air Quality Today
25
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
25
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
58
gr/m³
Moderate
Grass: 57.9
Birch: 25.4
Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.
No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
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Cities with a close score — route alternatives
- Passy 99
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- Briançon 95
- Douarnenez 87
- Thonon-les-Bains 86
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
Sallanches ranks 4 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sallanches?
The weekly VanSky index for Sallanches is 92 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 Sallanches?
Solar panel output data for Sallanches 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 Sallanches?
The index for Sallanches is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇫🇷 France — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.25 /l
€1.96 · £1.70/l
122 of 132
pricier than 92% of countries
Petrol
$2.25 /l
€1.97 · £1.71/l
123 of 134
pricier than 91% of countries
LPG
$1.22 /l
€1.07 · £0.92/l
43 of 48
pricier than 88% of countries
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