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Samsun — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Samsun Province, Turkey · Coastal city

18° Rain
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
20°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
94%
UV
—
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VanSky index for Samsun, Turkey — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Samsun, Turkey — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #75 of 575 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 21°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 2.2h
Driving
100
7 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 16)
Water
100
21°C
Water temperature • waves 0.2 m / 4s
swell: 0.2 m / 4s • wind wave: 0 m
Condensation
High
94%
Humidity level • Dew point 17°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
16 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 19.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
20°
night
17°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
18°
night
16°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
18°
night
16°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 87
comfort
Su
18.10
day
21°
night
15°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
19°
night
15°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
18°
night
16°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 87
comfort
We
21.10
day
19°
night
15°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.6h
sunny 2.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.6 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Sea temperature is 21°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
19.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
5
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
21°C
Wave height
0.2 m
Calm
Wave period
4 sec

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 Turkey

Samsun ranks 173 of 575 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Samsun?
The weekly VanSky index for Samsun is 86 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 Samsun?
Solar panel output data for Samsun 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 Samsun?
The index for Samsun 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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