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Schmalkalden — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

Small town · Thuringia, Germany

15° Clear
VanSky
88
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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05:23 / 21:24

VanSky index for Schmalkalden, Germany — 88 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”.

Schmalkalden, Germany — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #679 of 1775 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14.6h
Driving
100
7 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 22)
Condensation
High
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
27 AQI
PM2.5: 6.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
17°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
21°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Su
19.07
day
15°
night
11°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
19°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
17°
night
10°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
We
22.07
day
19°
night
13°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 14.6h
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 (27.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

27
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
27
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
8
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 8.3

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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

Schmalkalden ranks 36 of 1775 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

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1
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100 3
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100 4
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100 5
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58
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58
Konstanz
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Schmalkalden?
The weekly VanSky index for Schmalkalden is 88 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 Schmalkalden?
Solar panel output data for Schmalkalden 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 Schmalkalden?
The index for Schmalkalden 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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