Basel — VanSky 72 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

20° Cloudy

VanSky

Comfortable

Feels like

22°C

Wind

9 km/h

Precip

Humidity

80%

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VanSky index for Basel, Switzerland — 72 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”.

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Basel, Switzerland — VanSky 72 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #99 of 176 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

20°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 14.6h

Driving

9 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 21)

Condensation

Medium

80%

Humidity level • Dew point 16.8°C

Awning

Safe

21 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

16 AQI

PM2.5: 10.7 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

26.06

comfort

day

38°

night

20°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 21 км/ч

27.06

comfort

day

38°

night

21°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

6 km/h

28.06

comfort

day

36°

night

21°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

29.06

comfort

day

27°

night

22°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

30.06

comfort

day

31°

night

19°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 49 км/ч

01.07

comfort

day

26°

night

18°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

02.07

comfort

day

29°

night

16°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

7.8h

sunny 14.6h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Perfect night (19.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Extreme heat (37.6°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Moderate pollen (90 g/m³) — allergy sufferers should take antihistamines.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

10.7

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Moderate

Grass: 90.4

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

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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 Switzerland

Basel ranks 145 of 176 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Basel?

The weekly VanSky index for Basel is 72 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 Basel?

Solar panel output data for Basel 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 Basel?

The index for Basel 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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