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Mosgiel — VanSky 57 (Acceptable)

Small town · Otago Region, New Zealand

11° Partly cloudy
VanSky
57
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
7°C
Wind
41 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
66%
UV
—
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06:49 / 18:21

VanSky index for Mosgiel, New Zealand — 57 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”.

Mosgiel, New Zealand — VanSky 57 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #102 of 106 cities in the country (as of 10 September 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 41 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
22
1.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.4h
Driving
64
41 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 95)
Condensation
Medium
66%
Humidity level • Dew point 5.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
95 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 0.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
13°
night
6°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
41 km/h
gusts 95 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
10°
night
6°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
39 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
13.09
day
12°
night
8°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 65 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
14°
night
8°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
18°
night
6°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
We
16.09
day
12°
night
6°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Th
17.09
day
12°
night
2°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
2.8h
sunny 9.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (95 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Strong wind (41.1 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
0.8
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

Mosgiel ranks 101 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mosgiel?
The weekly VanSky index for Mosgiel is 57 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 Mosgiel?
Solar panel output data for Mosgiel 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 Mosgiel?
The index for Mosgiel 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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