Herisau — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

15° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

14°C

Wind

22 km/h

Precip

Humidity

76%

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05:25 / 21:20

VanSky index for Herisau, Switzerland — 94 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

Herisau, Switzerland — VanSky 98 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #3 of 167 cities in the country (as of 13 June 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

15°C

Night temperature

Solar

3 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 14.4h

Driving

22 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 52)

Condensation

Medium

76%

Humidity level • Dew point 11°C

Awning

Danger

52 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

18 AQI

PM2.5: 6.8 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

13.06

100

comfort

day

24°

night

15°

solar

3 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 52 км/ч

14.06

100

comfort

day

23°

night

15°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 53 км/ч

15.06

100

comfort

day

21°

night

10°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

16.06

comfort

day

24°

night

8°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

6 km/h

gusts 17 км/ч

17.06

comfort

day

27°

night

14°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

18.06

comfort

day

29°

night

13°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

7 km/h

gusts 18 км/ч

19.06

comfort

day

31°

night

14°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

6 km/h

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

7.6h

sunny 14.4h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Strong gusts (51.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
Perfect night (14.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (24.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Moderate pollen (47 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

6.8

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Moderate

Grass: 46.7

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.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Herisau?

Today's VanSky index for Herisau is 98 out of 100. 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 Herisau?

Solar panel output data for Herisau 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 Herisau?

The index for Herisau 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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Herisau — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

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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.