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Calama — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

District seat · Antofagasta Region, Chile

19° Clear
VanSky
74
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Better later this week
Feels like
10°C
Wind
43 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
10%
UV
—
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06:47 / 18:25

VanSky index for Calama, Chile — 74 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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 74 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #107 of 180 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 43 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
68
4°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
52
43 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 72)
Condensation
Low
10%
Humidity level • Dew point -13.5°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
72 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
97 AQI
PM2.5: 60.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
19°
night
4°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 72 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
21°
night
4°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
24°
night
6°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
24°
night
6°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
03.09
day
26°
night
8°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
24°
night
9°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (72.4 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Strong wind (43.1 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.
  • Dust storm (998 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 60.1 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

97
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
97
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
60.1
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
998
μg/m³
Poor
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 180 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 76.

Best
1
Alto Hospicio
98 2
Iquique
97 3
Mejillones
97 4
Caldera
96 5
Tocopilla
95
Harshest
La Unión
47
Puerto Natales
47
Paillaco
46
Cunco
45
Calama you are here
10
All 180 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Calama?
The weekly VanSky index for Calama is 74 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.

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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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CL Chile — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Gasolina 93

$1.57 /l

CLP1,466.55 · €1.36/l

102 of 168

pricier than 60% of countries

Gasolina 95

$1.60 /l

CLP1,490.83 · €1.38/l

48 of 100

cheaper than 53% of countries

Gasolina 97

$1.65 /l

CLP1,533.78 · €1.42/l

14 of 28

cheaper than 54% of countries

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$1.39 /l

CLP1,297.46 · €1.20/l

69 of 166

cheaper than 59% of countries

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