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Gages Lake — VanSky 61 (Comfortable)

Small town · Illinois, United States

18° Cloudy
VanSky
61
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 4 of 6 Best window: We–Fr Worse later this week
Feels like
18°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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05:35 / 20:21

VanSky index for Gages Lake, United States — 61 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”.

Gages Lake, United States — VanSky 61 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #2258 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 22 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
80
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 1.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
22.07
day
23°
night
14°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Th
23.07
day
26°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
24.07
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
25.07
day
28°
night
16°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Su
26.07
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
33°
night
22°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 14h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
1.3
μg/m³
Good
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

Gages Lake ranks 2000 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Morro Bay
100 2
Gages Lake you are here
100 3
Traverse City
100 4
Rogers Park
100 5
Kewanee
100
Harshest
Avondale
15
Sun City
14
Marshall
14
San Luis
14
Fortuna Foothills
6
All 4681 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gages Lake?
The weekly VanSky index for Gages Lake is 61 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 Gages Lake?
Solar panel output data for Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake?
The index for Gages Lake 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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Updated: 18.07.2026

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€0.79 · £0.67/l

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