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Cherkessk — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia

14° Cloudy
VanSky
82
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
93%
UV
/
05:57 / 18:12

VanSky index for Cherkessk, Russia — 82 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”.

Cherkessk, Russia — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #810 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 20 September 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.6h
Driving
100
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 16)
Condensation
High
93%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.2°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
16 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
21.09
day
23°
night
13°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
26°
night
12°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
We
23.09
day
27°
night
13°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Th
24.09
day
17°
night
14°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
19°
night
13°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
22°
night
11°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
27.09
day
17°
night
13°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 80
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.6h
sunny 7.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

18
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
18
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
6.3
μg/m³
Good
Dust
2
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

Cherkessk ranks 1139 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 83.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Cherkessk?
The weekly VanSky index for Cherkessk is 82 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 Cherkessk?
Solar panel output data for Cherkessk 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 Cherkessk?
The index for Cherkessk 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: 19.09.2026

RON 92

$0.97 /l

₽81.63 · €0.84/l

9 of 18

cheaper than 56% of countries

RON 95

$1.07 /l

₽90.33 · €0.93/l

33 of 167

cheaper than 81% of countries

RON 98

$1.15 /l

₽97.10 · €1.00/l

17 of 101

cheaper than 84% of countries

RON 100

$1.33 /l

₽111.96 · €1.16/l

7 of 28

cheaper than 79% of countries

Diesel

$1.03 /l

₽86.29 · €0.89/l

23 of 166

cheaper than 87% of countries

Premium diesel

$0.96 /l

₽80.38 · €0.83/l

1 of 46

cheaper than 100% of countries

LPG (autogas)

$0.47 /l

₽39.52 · €0.41/l

6 of 55

cheaper than 91% of countries

CNG

$0.37 /l

₽30.73 · €0.32/l

4 of 16

cheaper than 81% of countries

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