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Charleston — VanSky 55 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · West Virginia, United States

21° Rain
VanSky
55
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7 Best window: Th–Sa Worse later this week
Feels like
25°C
Wind
6 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
99%
UV
—
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07:35 / 18:48

VanSky index for Charleston, United States — 55 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”.

Charleston, United States — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #3807 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 76°F, wind 4 mph. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 2.4h
Driving
88
6 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
High
99%
Humidity level • Dew point 69°F muggy
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 5.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
25°
night
20°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
25°
night
12°
solar
1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
12°
night
3°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Su
18.10
day
15°
night
-1°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
18°
night
-0°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
20°
night
-0°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
We
21.10
day
20°
night
1°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.7h
sunny 2.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (67°F) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (76°F) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.5
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

Charleston ranks 3045 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Charleston?
The weekly VanSky index for Charleston is 55 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 Charleston?
Solar panel output data for Charleston 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 Charleston?
The index for Charleston 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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