West Plains — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

District seat · Missouri, United States

22° Rain

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Th–Sa Worse later this week

Feels like

26°C

Wind

10 km/h

Precip

Humidity

100%

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VanSky index for West Plains, 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”.

West Plains, United States — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #3791 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

22°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.9 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h

Driving

10 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 25)

Condensation

High

100%

Humidity level • Dew point 21.9°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

25 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

12 AQI

PM2.5: 5.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

16.07

day

27°

night

22°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 25 км/ч

VanSky 61

comfort

17.07

day

31°

night

22°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 54

comfort

18.07

day

33°

night

23°

solar

3 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

19.07

day

33°

night

24°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

8 km/h

gusts 21 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

20.07

day

33°

night

23°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

6 km/h

gusts 20 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

21.07

day

35°

night

25°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 23 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

22.07

day

34°

night

25°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

4.7h

sunny 10.1h

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 (26.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

5.2

μg/m³

Good

Dust

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

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West Plains ranks 2039 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 47.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in West Plains?

The weekly VanSky index for West Plains 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 West Plains?

Solar panel output data for West Plains 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 West Plains?

The index for West Plains 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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