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Alton — VanSky 41 (Acceptable)

Small town · Texas, United States

25° Rain
VanSky
41
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 6 Worse later this week
Feels like
29°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
93%
UV
—
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07:29 / 19:12

VanSky index for Alton, United States — 41 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”.

Alton, United States — VanSky 41 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #4486 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 8 October 2026). Temperature 88°F, wind 11 mph. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
High
93%
Humidity level • Dew point 74°F very muggy
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 7.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
08.10
day
31°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Fr
09.10
day
32°
night
20°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
10.10
day
32°
night
17°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
11.10
day
33°
night
22°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
12.10
day
34°
night
24°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
35°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 11h
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.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.2
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

Alton ranks 4361 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 76.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Alton?
The weekly VanSky index for Alton is 41 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 Alton?
Solar panel output data for Alton 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 Alton?
The index for Alton 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

€1.04 · £0.89/L

36 of 170

cheaper than 79% of countries

Midgrade

$1.33 /L

€1.18 · £1.00/L

22 of 104

cheaper than 80% of countries

Premium

$1.43 /L

€1.28 · £1.08/L

9 of 28

cheaper than 71% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.68 /L

€1.50 · £1.27/L

98 of 170

pricier than 57% of countries

LPG

$0.95 /L

€0.84 · £0.72/L

34 of 56

pricier than 59% of countries

E85

$0.87 /L

€0.78 · £0.66/L

2 of 6

cheaper than 83% of countries

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