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Albany — VanSky 75 (Comfortable)

Small town · Auckland Region, New Zealand

13° Rain
VanSky
75
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
9°C
Wind
35 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
66%
UV
—
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06:27 / 18:08

VanSky index for Albany, New Zealand — 75 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”.

Albany, New Zealand — VanSky 75 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #48 of 106 cities in the country (as of 11 September 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 35 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
91
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
88
35 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 49)
Condensation
Low
66%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
49 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 11.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
14°
night
12°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
35 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
15°
night
13°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Su
13.09
day
16°
night
12°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
16°
night
12°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 81
comfort
We
16.09
day
17°
night
12°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
Th
17.09
day
14°
night
11°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 74
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.3h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 49 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
11.8
μg/m³
Fair
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 New Zealand

Albany ranks 76 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

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85 3
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45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Albany?
The weekly VanSky index for Albany is 75 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 Albany?
Solar panel output data for Albany 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 Albany?
The index for Albany 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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