Gretna — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

District seat · Louisiana, United States

33° Cloudy

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

37°C

Wind

6 km/h

Precip

Humidity

57%

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VanSky index for Gretna, United States — 25 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

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Gretna, United States — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #4635 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

25°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.6 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 12.3h

Driving

6 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 15)

Condensation

Medium

57%

Humidity level • Dew point 22.9°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

15 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Poor

63 AQI

PM2.5: 36.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

16.07

day

34°

night

25°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

17.07

day

35°

night

25°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

8 km/h

gusts 20 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

18.07

day

35°

night

26°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 26 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

19.07

day

36°

night

26°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

20.07

day

37°

night

27°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

21.07

day

38°

night

27°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 25 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

22.07

day

38°

night

28°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

7 km/h

gusts 19 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

6.5h

sunny 12.3h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
High dust levels (61 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
PM2.5 is 36.2 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Poor

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

36.2

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

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

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Gretna ranks 3248 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gretna?

The weekly VanSky index for Gretna is 25 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 Gretna?

Solar panel output data for Gretna 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 Gretna?

The index for Gretna 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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