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Calama — VanSky 90 (Ideal)

District seat · Antofagasta Region, Chile

13° Clear
VanSky
90
Ideal
Feels like
7°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
14%
UV
—
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07:07 / 17:58

VanSky index for Calama, Chile — 90 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Calama, Chile — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #4 of 180 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
92
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 37)
Condensation
Low
14%
Humidity level • Dew point -13.7°C
Awning
Caution
37 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Su
31.05
91
comfort
day
24°
night
13°
solar
2 кВт
wind
23 км/ч
gusts 37 км/ч
Mo
01.06
92
comfort
day
24°
night
12°
solar
2 кВт
wind
23 км/ч
gusts 39 км/ч
Tu
02.06
92
comfort
day
23°
night
12°
solar
2 кВт
wind
20 км/ч
We
03.06
91
comfort
day
23°
night
11°
solar
2 кВт
wind
24 км/ч
gusts 38 км/ч
Th
04.06
91
comfort
day
23°
night
10°
solar
1.9 кВт
wind
20 км/ч
gusts 38 км/ч
Fr
05.06
89
comfort
day
22°
night
11°
solar
2 кВт
wind
28 км/ч
gusts 41 км/ч
Sa
06.06
85
comfort
day
20°
night
11°
solar
1.8 кВт
wind
26 км/ч
gusts 43 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
5.1h
sunny 10.1h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.5°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.

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

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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 Calama?
Today's VanSky index for Calama is 90 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 Calama?
Solar panel output data for Calama 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 Calama?
The index for Calama 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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San Pedro de Atacama 90 km Tocopilla 137 km Mejillones 172 km Antofagasta 201 km Pozo Almonte 261 km Alto Hospicio 272 km Iquique 280 km Uyuni Bolivia · 311 km

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Updated: 30.05.2026

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