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Shimen — VanSky 62 (Comfortable)

Small town · Taipei, Taiwan

25° Rain
VanSky
62
Comfortable
Feels like
29°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
/
05:05 / 18:47

VanSky index for Shimen, Taiwan — 62 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Shimen, Taiwan — VanSky 62 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #5 of 70 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0.3h
Driving
78
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Medium
88%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.9°C
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
36 AQI
PM2.5: 15.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
55
comfort
day
25°
night
24°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
Sa
27.06
63
comfort
day
25°
night
24°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
Su
28.06
64
comfort
day
27°
night
24°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
4 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
Mo
29.06
68
comfort
day
30°
night
24°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
Tu
30.06
69
comfort
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
We
01.07
66
comfort
day
30°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
Th
02.07
70
comfort
day
29°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.4h
sunny 0.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.6 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 38.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.3°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

36
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
36
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
15.5
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen

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

Where the weather is best in Taiwan

Shimen ranks 2 of 70 cities. Country average VanSky — 44.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Shimen?
The weekly VanSky index for Shimen is 62 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 Shimen?
Solar panel output data for Shimen 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 Shimen?
The index for Shimen is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇹🇼 Taiwan — fuel prices

Updated: 20.06.2026

Diesel

$0.97 /l

TWD31.00 · €0.86/l

18 of 132

cheaper than 87% of countries

Petrol

$1.05 /l

TWD33.35 · €0.92/l

30 of 134

cheaper than 78% of countries

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