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Hanamaki — VanSky 48 (Acceptable)

District seat · Iwate Prefecture, Japan

26° Rain
VanSky
48
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
31°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
—
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04:21 / 19:01

VanSky index for Hanamaki, Japan — 48 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Hanamaki, Japan — VanSky 48 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #294 of 1486 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.9h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
High
88%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.3°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
23°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 52
comfort
Su
19.07
day
23°
night
23°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
23°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 12.9h
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.

Air Quality Today

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4
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

Hanamaki ranks 389 of 1486 cities. Country average VanSky — 33.

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1
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79 3
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78 4
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77 5
Komagane
76
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6
Hirobaba
3
Honjō
3
Ishigami
3
Fujioka
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Hanamaki?
The weekly VanSky index for Hanamaki is 48 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 Hanamaki?
Solar panel output data for Hanamaki 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 Hanamaki?
The index for Hanamaki 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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