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Hillcrest — VanSky 77 (Comfortable)

Urban district · Auckland Region, New Zealand

12° Clear
VanSky
77
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
10°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
67%
UV
—
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07:32 / 17:20

VanSky index for Hillcrest, New Zealand — 77 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”.

Hillcrest, New Zealand — VanSky 77 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #13 of 106 cities in the country (as of 11 July 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
25
1.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.1h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 14)
Condensation
Medium
67%
Humidity level • Dew point 6°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
14 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
12 AQI
PM2.5: 7.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
11.07
day
12°
night
9°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 76
comfort
Su
12.07
day
13°
night
11°
solar
1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 77
comfort
Mo
13.07
day
14°
night
13°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 77
comfort
Tu
14.07
day
17°
night
14°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
We
15.07
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Th
16.07
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 79
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
15°
night
13°
solar
1 kWh
wind
26 km/h
VanSky 74
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3h
sunny 9.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

12
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
12
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7.2
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 New Zealand

Hillcrest ranks 10 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 63.

Best
1
Te Puke
77 2
Tauranga
77 3
Hillcrest you are here
76 4
Albany
76 5
Pakuranga
76
Harshest
Ashburton
47
Rolleston
42
Gore
40
Queenstown
35
Wanaka
34
All 106 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Hillcrest?
The weekly VanSky index for Hillcrest is 77 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 Hillcrest?
Solar panel output data for Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
The index for Hillcrest 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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