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Karachayevsk — VanSky 72 (Comfortable)
District seat · Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia
14°
Rain
VanSky
72
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7
Best window: Mo–We
Worse later this week
Feels like
14°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
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VanSky index for Karachayevsk, Russia — 72 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”.
Karachayevsk, Russia — VanSky 72 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1237 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 20 September 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 5 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
66
11°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 0h
Driving
88
5 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 10)
Condensation
High
88%
Humidity level
• Dew point 12°C
comfortable
Awning
Safe
10 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26
AQI
PM2.5: 2.2 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Su
20.09
day
14°
night
11°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky
71
comfort
Mo
21.09
day
17°
night
8°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
19 км/ч
VanSky
87
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
19°
night
8°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
25 км/ч
VanSky
93
comfort
We
23.09
day
21°
night
11°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
VanSky
90
comfort
Th
24.09
day
14°
night
8°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts
20 км/ч
VanSky
55
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
13°
night
8°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
21 км/ч
VanSky
80
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
16°
night
4°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
26 км/ч
VanSky
79
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
1.5h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.6 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- 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.
Air Quality Today
26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
0
gr/m³
Good
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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
Karachayevsk ranks 1389 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 83.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Karachayevsk?
The weekly VanSky index for Karachayevsk is 72 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 Karachayevsk?
Solar panel output data for Karachayevsk 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 Karachayevsk?
The index for Karachayevsk is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
Russia — fuel prices
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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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