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Waterford — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

District seat · Munster, Ireland

15° Rain
VanSky
74
Comfortable
Feels like
14°C
Wind
26 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
93%
UV
/
05:14 / 21:37

VanSky index for Waterford, Ireland — 74 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Waterford, Ireland — VanSky 56 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #50 of 69 cities in the country (as of 30 May 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
53
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
25
1.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 3h
Driving
100
26 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
High
93%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.8°C
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 4.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
30.05
63
comfort
day
16°
night
12°
solar
1.2 кВт
wind
26 км/ч
gusts 44 км/ч
Su
31.05
81
comfort
day
19°
night
12°
solar
1.8 кВт
wind
23 км/ч
gusts 38 км/ч
Mo
01.06
78
comfort
day
18°
night
14°
solar
1.5 кВт
wind
29 км/ч
gusts 49 км/ч
Tu
02.06
83
comfort
day
18°
night
12°
solar
2.5 кВт
wind
28 км/ч
gusts 48 км/ч
We
03.06
72
comfort
day
17°
night
10°
solar
2 кВт
wind
38 км/ч
gusts 68 км/ч
Th
04.06
76
comfort
day
15°
night
10°
solar
2.5 кВт
wind
29 км/ч
gusts 49 км/ч
Fr
05.06
67
comfort
day
14°
night
10°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
30 км/ч
gusts 54 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3h
sunny 3h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.9 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen

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.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 Waterford?
Today's VanSky index for Waterford is 56 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 Waterford?
Solar panel output data for Waterford 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 Waterford?
The index for Waterford is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇮🇪 Ireland — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$2.13 /l

€1.83 · £1.58/l

101 of 127

pricier than 79% of countries

Petrol

$2.08 /l

€1.78 · £1.54/l

101 of 126

pricier than 79% of countries

LPG

$1.17 /l

€1.00 · £0.87/l

34 of 46

pricier than 72% of countries

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