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Comfortable 68 / 100
14%
26%
22%
37%
Ideal 14% Comfortable 26% Acceptable 22% Challenging 37%
Best spot: California — 90
Typical conditions: 48
Cities: 401 Regions: 51 Updated: 1 Sep, 14:25 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 401 cities in United States by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 51 regions of United States by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in United States by VanSky Regions of United States

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Ventura
California
100
Santa Barbara
California
99
Alameda
California
98
Oakland
California
98
South San Francisco
California
98
San Mateo
California
98
Redwood City
California
98
Daly City
California
98
San Francisco
California
98
Chinatown
California
98
Fremont
California
98
Berkeley
California
98
Richmond
California
98
San Leandro
California
98
Castro Valley
California
98

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% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Ventura 100
  2. 2 Orem 95
  3. 3 Logan 96
  4. 4 Boulder 96
  5. 5 Santa Fe 96

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Key West 25
  2. 2 Park Slope 52
  3. 3 Brownsville 52
  4. 4 Canarsie 52
  5. 5 Flatbush 52

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in United States for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for United States?
Weather data for all cities in United States is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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