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Shimo-furano — VanSky 62 (Comfortable)

Town · Hokkaidō, Japan

12° Partly cloudy
VanSky
62
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7
Feels like
7°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
44%
UV
—
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05:43 / 16:48

VanSky index for Shimo-furano, Japan — 62 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”.

Shimo-furano, Japan — VanSky 62 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1430 of 1486 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
7°C
Night temperature
Solar
27
1.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.5h
Driving
95
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 50)
Condensation
Low
44%
Humidity level • Dew point -0°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
50 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
31 AQI
PM2.5: 7.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
13°
night
7°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
11°
night
6°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
11°
night
5°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Su
18.10
day
13°
night
0°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
17°
night
7°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
14°
night
4°
solar
1 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 66
comfort
We
21.10
day
13°
night
6°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 63
comfort

Shimo-furano on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.2h
sunny 9.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 50 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

31
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
31
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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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 Japan

Shimo-furano ranks 1268 of 1486 cities. Country average VanSky — 91.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Shimo-furano?
The weekly VanSky index for Shimo-furano is 62 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 Shimo-furano?
Solar panel output data for Shimo-furano 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 Shimo-furano?
The index for Shimo-furano 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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Japan — fuel prices JP Updated: 11.10.2026
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Regular

$1.04 /L

JPY163.97 · €0.93/L

25 of 171

cheaper than 86% of countries

High-octane

$1.10 /L

JPY174.87 · €0.99/L

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cheaper than 87% of countries

Diesel

$0.97 /L

JPY153.73 · €0.87/L

19 of 170

cheaper than 89% of countries

LPG

$0.87 /L

JPY138.20 · €0.78/L

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cheaper than 53% of countries

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