Calama — VanSky 59 (Acceptable)

District seat · Antofagasta Region, Chile

18° Clear

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 4 of 7 Best window: Th–Sa Worse later this week

Feels like

16°C

Wind

39 km/h

Precip

Humidity

25%

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VanSky index for Calama, Chile — 59 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”.

Calama, Chile — VanSky 59 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #180 of 180 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 39 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

8°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.3 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 12.4h

Driving

39 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 64)

Condensation

Low

25%

Humidity level • Dew point -2°C comfortable

Awning

Danger

64 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Very Poor

83 AQI

PM2.5: 3.7 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

21°

night

8°

solar

3.3 kWh

wind

39 km/h

gusts 64 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

16.10

day

23°

night

8°

solar

3.4 kWh

wind

40 km/h

gusts 64 км/ч

VanSky 92

comfort

17.10

day

23°

night

8°

solar

3.4 kWh

wind

39 km/h

gusts 63 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

18.10

day

23°

night

8°

solar

3.4 kWh

wind

43 km/h

gusts 72 км/ч

VanSky 48

comfort

19.10

day

20°

night

9°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

43 km/h

gusts 72 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

21°

night

7°

solar

3.4 kWh

wind

53 km/h

gusts 90 км/ч

VanSky 48

comfort

21.10

day

20°

night

7°

solar

3.4 kWh

wind

39 km/h

gusts 64 км/ч

VanSky 89

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

8.3h

sunny 12.4h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Strong gusts (64 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
High dust levels (74 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Very Poor

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

3.7

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Moderate

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 Chile

Calama ranks 179 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 95.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Calama?

The weekly VanSky index for Calama is 59 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 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.