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Indio — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

Town · California, United States

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
26%
UV
—
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06:42 / 18:23

VanSky index for Indio, United States — 34 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Indio, United States — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #4676 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 5 October 2026). Temperature 101°F, wind 6 mph. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
83
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Low
26%
Humidity level • Dew point 53°F comfortable
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
05.10
day
39°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
06.10
day
39°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
07.10
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
08.10
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Fr
09.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
10.10
day
39°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
11.10
day
38°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (101°F) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (88 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
12.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
88
μg/m³
Moderate
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

Indio ranks 4369 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Indio?
The weekly VanSky index for Indio is 34 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 Indio?
Solar panel output data for Indio 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 Indio?
The index for Indio is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

US United States — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

Regular

$1.17 /L

€1.05 · £0.89/L

36 of 170

cheaper than 79% of countries

Midgrade

$1.33 /L

€1.19 · £1.00/L

23 of 104

cheaper than 79% of countries

Premium

$1.43 /L

€1.28 · £1.08/L

9 of 28

cheaper than 71% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.68 /L

€1.51 · £1.27/L

96 of 170

pricier than 56% of countries

LPG

$0.95 /L

€0.85 · £0.72/L

35 of 56

pricier than 61% of countries

E85

$0.87 /L

€0.78 · £0.66/L

2 of 6

cheaper than 83% of countries

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