Sankt Gallen — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

15° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

13°C

Wind

24 km/h

Precip

Humidity

77%

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05:25 / 21:19

VanSky index for Sankt Gallen, Switzerland — 93 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

Sankt Gallen, Switzerland — VanSky 95 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #6 of 167 cities in the country (as of 13 June 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

15°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.8 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 13.6h

Driving

24 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 57)

Condensation

Medium

77%

Humidity level • Dew point 10.9°C

Awning

Danger

57 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

18 AQI

PM2.5: 6.6 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

13.06

comfort

day

23°

night

15°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 57 км/ч

14.06

comfort

day

22°

night

14°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 59 км/ч

15.06

comfort

day

19°

night

11°

solar

1.7 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

16.06

comfort

day

21°

night

11°

solar

2 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

17.06

comfort

day

26°

night

16°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

18.06

comfort

day

29°

night

18°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

19.06

comfort

day

30°

night

19°

solar

3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 21 км/ч

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

7.1h

sunny 13.6h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Strong gusts (56.9 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
Perfect night (14.7°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (23°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Moderate pollen (43 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

6.6

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Moderate

Grass: 43.2

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 Sankt Gallen?

Today's VanSky index for Sankt Gallen is 95 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 Sankt Gallen?

Solar panel output data for Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen?

The index for Sankt Gallen 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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Sankt Gallen — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

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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.