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Gore — VanSky 51 (Acceptable)

Small town · Southland Region, New Zealand

8° Rain
VanSky
51
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Better later this week
Feels like
1°C
Wind
46 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
71%
UV
—
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06:55 / 18:26

VanSky index for Gore, New Zealand — 51 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”.

Gore, New Zealand — VanSky 51 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #105 of 106 cities in the country (as of 11 September 2026). Temperature 10°C, wind 46 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
55
5°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 4.9h
Driving
64
46 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 93)
Condensation
Medium
71%
Humidity level • Dew point 3.1°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
93 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 4.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
10°
night
5°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts 93 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
9°
night
4°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
39 km/h
gusts 77 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Su
13.09
day
11°
night
6°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 61
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
14°
night
6°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
16°
night
3°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
We
16.09
day
9°
night
4°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 57
comfort
Th
17.09
day
10°
night
1°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.8h
sunny 4.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (92.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Strong wind (46 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.1
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

Gore ranks 101 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gore?
The weekly VanSky index for Gore is 51 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 Gore?
Solar panel output data for Gore 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 Gore?
The index for Gore 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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