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Waterville — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Small town · Maine, United States

22° Rain
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Worse later this week
Feels like
22°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
72%
UV
—
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05:13 / 20:16

VanSky index for Waterville, United States — 73 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”.

Waterville, United States — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #211 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 21 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.5h
Driving
95
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 52)
Condensation
High
72%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.4°C a bit humid
Awning
Danger
52 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
36 AQI
PM2.5: 11.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
21.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
18°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Th
23.07
day
26°
night
15°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Fr
24.07
day
29°
night
13°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Sa
25.07
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Su
26.07
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
32°
night
16°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 8.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (51.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (15.7°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

36
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
36
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
11.2
μg/m³
Fair
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

Waterville ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

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1
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100 3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Waterville?
The weekly VanSky index for Waterville is 73 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 Waterville?
Solar panel output data for Waterville 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 Waterville?
The index for Waterville 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

Regular

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€1.06 · £0.90/l

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€0.79 · £0.67/l

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