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Vredefort — VanSky 71 (Comfortable)

Small town · Free State, South Africa

Clear
VanSky
71
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
1°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
/
06:58 / 17:34

VanSky index for Vredefort, South Africa — 71 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”.

Vredefort, South Africa — VanSky 71 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #289 of 402 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
4°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
Low
55%
Humidity level • Dew point -4.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 17.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
21°
night
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 80
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
21°
night
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 79
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
22°
night
-0°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 50
comfort
Su
19.07
day
22°
night
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 82
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
24°
night
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
23°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
We
22.07
day
21°
night
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.2h
sunny 10.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
17.6
μg/m³
Fair
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

Vredefort ranks 70 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Vredefort?
The weekly VanSky index for Vredefort is 71 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 Vredefort?
Solar panel output data for Vredefort 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 Vredefort?
The index for Vredefort 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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