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Gwangyang — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)

District seat · South Jeolla, South Korea

27° Rain
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su Better later this week
Feels like
32°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
—
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06:01 / 18:58

VanSky index for Gwangyang, South Korea — 49 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”.

Gwangyang, South Korea — VanSky 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #66 of 150 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
71
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
35
1.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.4h
Driving
100
25 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Medium
88%
Humidity level • Dew point 25°C oppressive
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 4.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
30°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 46
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 43
comfort
Th
03.09
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
22°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
23°
night
22°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Su
06.09
day
25°
night
22°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
4h
sunny 8.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • 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
4.6
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 Korea

Gwangyang ranks 97 of 150 cities. Country average VanSky — 39.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gwangyang?
The weekly VanSky index for Gwangyang is 49 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 Gwangyang?
Solar panel output data for Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang?
The index for Gwangyang is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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