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Bismarck — VanSky 50 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · North Dakota, United States

21° Partly cloudy
VanSky
50
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
23°C
Wind
26 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
/
06:04 / 21:33

VanSky index for Bismarck, United States — 50 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Bismarck, United States — VanSky 50 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #2451 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 14.8h
Driving
100
26 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level • Dew point 18°C muggy
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 3.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
34°
night
21°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
16.07
day
36°
night
22°
solar
3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
28°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Su
19.07
day
35°
night
21°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
21°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
16°
solar
3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
8.1h
sunny 14.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.8
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

Bismarck ranks 3490 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 47.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bismarck?
The weekly VanSky index for Bismarck is 50 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 Bismarck?
Solar panel output data for Bismarck 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 Bismarck?
The index for Bismarck is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇺🇸 United States — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Regular

$1.01 /l

€0.88 · £0.75/l

27 of 133

cheaper than 80% of countries

Midgrade

$1.16 /l

€1.02 · £0.87/l

20 of 92

cheaper than 79% of countries

Premium

$1.26 /l

€1.11 · £0.94/l

8 of 23

cheaper than 70% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.23 /l

€1.08 · £0.92/l

52 of 134

cheaper than 62% of countries

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