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Burgstädt — VanSky 65 (Comfortable)
Small town · Saxony, Germany
15°
Partly cloudy
VanSky
65
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
85%
UV
—
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05:29
/
21:01
VanSky index for Burgstädt, Germany — 65 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.
Burgstädt, Germany — VanSky 65 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #562 of 1775 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
73
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 14.5h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 29)
Condensation
High
85%
Humidity level
• Dew point 12.4°C
comfortable
Awning
Safe
29 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19
AQI
PM2.5: 4.8 μg/m³
• pollen
Upcoming forecast
Tu
28.07
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
98
comfort
We
29.07
day
29°
night
13°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky
78
comfort
Th
30.07
day
34°
night
20°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
26 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
30°
night
21°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
25°
night
19°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
32 км/ч
VanSky
80
comfort
Su
02.08
day
25°
night
18°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
27 км/ч
VanSky
90
comfort
Mo
03.08
day
31°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky
58
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 14.5h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
- Comfortable temperature (22.3°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
- Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Air Quality Today
19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
11
gr/m³
Fair
Grass: 10.6
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- Norden 88
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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
Burgstädt ranks 1543 of 1775 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Burgstädt?
The weekly VanSky index for Burgstädt is 65 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 Burgstädt?
Solar panel output data for Burgstädt 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 Burgstädt?
The index for Burgstädt is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 25.07.2026
Super E10
$2.47 /l
€2.16 · £1.85/l
135 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.52 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
87 of 94
pricier than 91% of countries
Diesel
$2.48 /l
€2.17 · £1.86/l
134 of 141
pricier than 94% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.77 /l
€2.43 · £2.08/l
38 of 41
pricier than 90% of countries
LPG
$1.26 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
50 of 55
pricier than 89% of countries
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