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Nalchik — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia

9° Cloudy
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
7°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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06:12 / 17:33

VanSky index for Nalchik, Russia — 89 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Nalchik, Russia — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #39 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 8 October 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.6h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Medium
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 7°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
17 AQI
PM2.5: 8.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
09.10
day
20°
night
9°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Sa
10.10
day
22°
night
9°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Su
11.10
day
21°
night
9°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Mo
12.10
day
18°
night
10°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
21°
night
9°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 91
comfort
We
14.10
day
20°
night
9°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Th
15.10
day
21°
night
14°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.6h
sunny 8.6h
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

17
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
17
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
8.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
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 Russia

Nalchik ranks 38 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nalchik?
The weekly VanSky index for Nalchik is 89 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 Nalchik?
Solar panel output data for Nalchik 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 Nalchik?
The index for Nalchik is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

RU Russia — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

RON 92

$0.94 /L

₽80.09 · €0.84/L

7 of 18

cheaper than 67% of countries

RON 95

$1.03 /L

₽87.82 · €0.92/L

24 of 170

cheaper than 86% of countries

RON 98

$1.13 /L

₽96.25 · €1.01/L

17 of 104

cheaper than 85% of countries

RON 100

$1.29 /L

₽109.59 · €1.15/L

7 of 28

cheaper than 79% of countries

Diesel

$0.98 /L

₽83.89 · €0.88/L

22 of 170

cheaper than 88% of countries

Premium diesel

$0.96 /L

₽81.89 · €0.86/L

2 of 44

cheaper than 98% of countries

LPG (autogas)

$0.52 /L

₽44.24 · €0.46/L

8 of 56

cheaper than 87% of countries

CNG

$0.36 /m³

₽30.40 · €0.32/m³

3 of 8

cheaper than 75% of countries

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