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Arklow — VanSky 46 (Acceptable)

Ireland • Coastal city

11° Rain
VanSky
46
Acceptable
Feels like
7°C
Wind
39 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
96%
UV
—
/
06:25 / 20:23

VanSky index for Arklow, Ireland today: 46 out of 100 — conditions rated "Acceptable". Coastal city: sea conditions and water temperature available. Updated every 3 hours.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
47
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
27
1.3 kWh
for 500W panels
Driving
67
39 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 70)
Water
58
10.4°C
Water temperature • waves 1.4 m
Condensation
High
96%
Humidity level
Awning
Danger
70 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
0 AQI
PM2.5: 0 μg/m³

Next 24 hours

05:00
11°
0%
30 km/h
06:00
11°
0%
31 km/h
07:00
11°
0%
29 km/h
08:00
11°
0%
24 km/h
09:00
11°
0%
24 km/h
10:00
11°
0%
24 km/h
11:00
12°
0%
22 km/h
12:00
13°
0%
27 km/h
13:00
13°
0%
28 km/h
14:00
13°
0%
35 km/h
15:00
12°
0%
36 km/h
16:00
11°
0%
37 km/h
17:00
11°
0%
38 km/h
18:00
11°
0%
39 km/h
19:00
11°
0%
34 km/h
20:00
10°
0%
32 km/h
21:00
10°
0%
34 km/h
22:00
10°
0%
36 km/h
23:00
10°
0%
36 km/h
00:00
9°
0%
32 km/h
01:00
8°
0%
29 km/h
02:00
8°
0%
24 km/h
03:00
7°
0%
23 km/h
04:00
7°
0%
24 km/h

Upcoming forecast

We
15.04
56
comfort
day
13°
night
10°
solar
1.3 кВт
wind
39 км/ч
gusts 70 км/ч
Th
16.04
62
comfort
day
14°
night
7°
solar
1.7 кВт
wind
32 км/ч
gusts 59 км/ч
Fr
17.04
51
comfort
day
13°
night
8°
solar
1.1 кВт
wind
36 км/ч
gusts 61 км/ч
Sa
18.04
62
comfort
day
12°
night
7°
solar
1.5 кВт
wind
33 км/ч
gusts 55 км/ч
Su
19.04
58
comfort
day
11°
night
5°
solar
1.7 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 26 км/ч
Mo
20.04
60
comfort
day
10°
night
4°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
25 км/ч
gusts 40 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.2h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Strong gusts (69.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

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.

08:00 – 12:00
best departure window today
Drive Score
67

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
10.4°C
Wave height
1.4 m
Moderate

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arklow?
Today's VanSky index for Arklow is 46 out of 100. 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 Arklow?
Solar panel output data for Arklow 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 Arklow?
The index for Arklow 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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🇮🇪 Ireland — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$2.28 /l

€1.95 · £1.70/l

88 of 120

pricier than 73% of countries

Petrol

$2.15 /l

€1.84 · £1.61/l

97 of 120

pricier than 80% of countries

LPG

$1.17 /l

€1.00 · £0.87/l

34 of 45

pricier than 73% of countries

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