Richmond — VanSky 52 (Acceptable)

Locality · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

19° Rain

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Better later this week

Feels like

21°C

Wind

8 km/h

Precip

Humidity

88%

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VanSky index for Richmond, South Africa — 52 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Richmond, South Africa — VanSky 52 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #315 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

15°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.5 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 3h

Driving

100

8 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 42)

Condensation

High

88%

Humidity level • Dew point 17°C a bit humid

Awning

Caution

42 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

35 AQI

PM2.5: 32 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

26°

night

15°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

8 km/h

gusts 42 км/ч

VanSky 79

comfort

15.10

day

31°

night

16°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

16.10

day

33°

night

17°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

17.10

day

35°

night

18°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 53 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

18.10

day

23°

night

16°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 87

comfort

19.10

day

18°

night

11°

solar

0.4 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 89 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

15°

night

9°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 57 км/ч

VanSky 79

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

3.8h

sunny 3h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 42 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (15°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

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

Richmond ranks 263 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Richmond?

The weekly VanSky index for Richmond is 52 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 Richmond?

Solar panel output data for Richmond 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 Richmond?

The index for Richmond is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.