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Newcastle — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Australia

21° Partly cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Feels like
21°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
65%
UV
—
/
06:25 / 17:15

VanSky index for Newcastle, Australia today: 92 out of 100 — conditions rated "Ideal". Data is updated every 3 hours from real weather observations: temperature, precipitation, wind, and solar output.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.8h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
High
65%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.9°C
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Next 24 hours

17:00
22°
0%
12 km/h
18:00
20°
0%
8 km/h
19:00
19°
0%
7 km/h
20:00
18°
0%
5 km/h
21:00
16°
0%
2 km/h
22:00
16°
0%
1 km/h
23:00
15°
0%
2 km/h
00:00
15°
0%
1 km/h
01:00
14°
0%
1 km/h
02:00
14°
0%
1 km/h
03:00
14°
0%
1 km/h
04:00
14°
0%
2 km/h
05:00
13°
0%
3 km/h
06:00
13°
0%
3 km/h
07:00
13°
0%
3 km/h
08:00
15°
0%
3 km/h
09:00
20°
0%
2 km/h
10:00
22°
0%
2 km/h
11:00
23°
0%
9 km/h
12:00
24°
0%
13 km/h
13:00
23°
0%
14 km/h
14:00
22°
0%
13 km/h
15:00
22°
0%
14 km/h
16:00
22°
0%
13 km/h

Upcoming forecast

Th
30.04
92
comfort
day
24°
night
15°
solar
1.5 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 34 км/ч
Fr
01.05
89
comfort
day
24°
night
13°
solar
1.4 кВт
wind
14 км/ч
gusts 33 км/ч
Sa
02.05
89
comfort
day
25°
night
15°
solar
1.4 кВт
wind
16 км/ч
gusts 38 км/ч
Su
03.05
89
comfort
day
26°
night
15°
solar
1.3 кВт
wind
16 км/ч
gusts 35 км/ч
Mo
04.05
84
comfort
day
29°
night
13°
solar
1.4 кВт
wind
7 км/ч
gusts 24 км/ч
Tu
05.05
89
comfort
day
25°
night
13°
solar
1.7 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 32 км/ч
We
06.05
89
comfort
day
23°
night
9°
solar
1.6 кВт
wind
10 км/ч
gusts 25 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
3.8h
sunny 9.8h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (14.5°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

06:00 – 10:00
best departure window today
Drive Score
100

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VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Newcastle?
Today's VanSky index for Newcastle is 92 out of 100. 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 Newcastle?
Solar panel output data for Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
The index for Newcastle 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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New Lambton 7 km Maitland 30 km Cessnock 41 km Central Coast 67 km Mona Vale 94 km Hornsby 107 km Turramurra 108 km Forster 108 km

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Updated: 27.04.2026

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