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Grand Rapids — VanSky 52 (Acceptable)

United States

Rain
VanSky
52
Acceptable
Feels like
6°C
Wind
31 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
/
05:52 / 20:29

VanSky index for Grand Rapids, United States today: 52 out of 100 — conditions rated "Acceptable". Data is updated every 3 hours from real weather observations: temperature, precipitation, wind, and solar output.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
53
2°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.6h
Driving
81
31 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 69)
Condensation
High
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.1°C
Awning
Danger
69 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Mo
04.05
52
comfort
day
14°
night
solar
1.9 кВт
wind
31 км/ч
gusts 69 км/ч
Tu
05.05
31
comfort
day
night
-2°
solar
2 кВт
wind
21 км/ч
gusts 40 км/ч
We
06.05
41
comfort
day
night
-2°
solar
2.7 кВт
wind
19 км/ч
Th
07.05
50
comfort
day
12°
night
-2°
solar
2.2 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 26 км/ч
Fr
08.05
53
comfort
day
12°
night
-1°
solar
3.7 кВт
wind
21 км/ч
gusts 34 км/ч
Sa
09.05
36
comfort
day
night
-0°
solar
2 кВт
wind
20 км/ч
gusts 33 км/ч
Su
10.05
50
comfort
day
16°
night
-2°
solar
2.5 кВт
wind
15 км/ч
gusts 32 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.7h
sunny 12.6h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Strong gusts (68.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Cold night (2.1°C) — pre-heat your motorhome, check insulation and heating fuel supply.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

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.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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 Grand Rapids?
Today's VanSky index for Grand Rapids is 52 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 Grand Rapids?
Solar panel output data for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
The index for Grand Rapids 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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