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Kruisfontein — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

Small town · Eastern Cape, South Africa

13° Partly cloudy
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
12°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
96%
UV
/
07:23 / 17:30

VanSky index for Kruisfontein, South Africa — 85 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”.

Kruisfontein, South Africa — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #220 of 402 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
25
1.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.8h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
96%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
15 AQI
PM2.5: 4.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
20°
night
12°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
19°
night
11°
solar
1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
21°
night
11°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Su
19.07
day
18°
night
11°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
20°
night
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
19°
night
10°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
We
22.07
day
23°
night
10°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3h
sunny 7.8h
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.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

15
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
15
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.4
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 South Africa

Kruisfontein ranks 174 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kruisfontein?
The weekly VanSky index for Kruisfontein is 85 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 Kruisfontein?
Solar panel output data for Kruisfontein 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 Kruisfontein?
The index for Kruisfontein is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇿🇦 South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.59 /l

ZAR25.94 · €1.39/l

15 of 17

pricier than 82% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.60 /l

ZAR26.10 · €1.40/l

83 of 133

pricier than 62% of countries

Diesel 500ppm

$1.52 /l

ZAR24.78 · €1.33/l

74 of 134

pricier than 54% of countries

Diesel 50ppm

$1.54 /l

ZAR25.16 · €1.35/l

11 of 41

cheaper than 76% of countries

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