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Albany — VanSky 80 (Ideal)

Small town · California, United States

27° Clear
VanSky
80
Ideal
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Sa–Mo Better later this week
Feels like
28°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
37%
UV
—
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06:45 / 19:28

VanSky index for Albany, United States — 80 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Albany, United States — VanSky 80 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1001 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 8 September 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Low
37%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.1°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 11.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
08.09
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
We
09.09
day
34°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
10.09
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
11.09
day
19°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
22°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Su
13.09
day
23°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
22°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
11.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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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 United States

Albany ranks 2066 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.

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1
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100 2
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99 3
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99 4
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99 5
East Millcreek
98
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20
Prairieville
20
Alice
20
Kingsville
20
Mercedes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Albany?
The weekly VanSky index for Albany is 80 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 Albany?
Solar panel output data for Albany 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 Albany?
The index for Albany 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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