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Västervik — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

District seat · Kalmar County, Sweden

14° Rain
VanSky
82
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
14°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
95%
UV
—
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06:55 / 18:31

VanSky index for Västervik, Sweden — 82 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”.

Västervik, Sweden — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1 of 159 cities in the country (as of 29 September 2026). Temperature 17°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 4.4h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 21)
Condensation
High
95%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
21 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
30.09
day
17°
night
13°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Th
01.10
day
16°
night
13°
solar
1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Fr
02.10
day
17°
night
12°
solar
1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Sa
03.10
day
17°
night
11°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Su
04.10
day
17°
night
11°
solar
1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Mo
05.10
day
18°
night
10°
solar
1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
06.10
day
18°
night
10°
solar
1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 87
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.7h
sunny 4.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 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

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8
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 Sweden

Västervik ranks 51 of 159 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Västervik?
The weekly VanSky index for Västervik is 82 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 Västervik?
Solar panel output data for Västervik 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 Västervik?
The index for Västervik is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

SE Sweden — fuel prices

Updated: 27.09.2026

Super 95

$1.82 /l

SEK18.19 · €1.60/l

114 of 166

pricier than 68% of countries

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$1.97 /l

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pricier than 62% of countries

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