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Hilchenbach — VanSky 84 (Ideal)

Small town · North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

16° Rain
VanSky
84
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
16°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
/
06:38 / 20:18

VanSky index for Hilchenbach, Germany — 84 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”.

Hilchenbach, Germany — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1471 of 1775 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
35
1.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.7h
Driving
95
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 51)
Condensation
Medium
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.7°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
51 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
20°
night
15°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
18°
night
13°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 60 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
17°
night
12°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
We
02.09
day
17°
night
10°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Th
03.09
day
17°
night
12°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
21°
night
16°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
18°
night
12°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4h
sunny 9.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (50.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (15.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.3
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
0
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 0.4

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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 Germany

Hilchenbach ranks 563 of 1775 cities. Country average VanSky — 91.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Hilchenbach?
The weekly VanSky index for Hilchenbach is 84 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 Hilchenbach?
Solar panel output data for Hilchenbach 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 Hilchenbach?
The index for Hilchenbach is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Super E10

$2.59 /l

€2.24 · £1.92/l

162 of 168

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.66 /l

€2.29 · £1.96/l

93 of 100

pricier than 92% of countries

Diesel

$2.63 /l

€2.27 · £1.95/l

155 of 166

pricier than 93% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.84 /l

€2.45 · £2.10/l

43 of 44

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

50 of 54

pricier than 91% of countries

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