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Calama — VanSky 59 (Acceptable)

District seat · Antofagasta Region, Chile

11° Clear
VanSky
59
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7
Feels like
6°C
Wind
36 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
20%
UV
—
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07:14 / 18:08

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 #19 of 180 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 20°C, wind 36 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
68
5°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
78
36 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 61)
Condensation
Low
20%
Humidity level • Dew point -11.4°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
61 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
86 AQI
PM2.5: 28.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
20°
night
5°
solar
2 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
19°
night
5°
solar
2 kWh
wind
41 km/h
gusts 68 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
17°
night
3°
solar
2 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Su
19.07
day
16°
night
4°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 73 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
19°
night
3°
solar
2 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
18°
night
4°
solar
2 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 70
comfort
We
22.07
day
19°
night
4°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
37 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 68
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (60.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High dust levels (128 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

86
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
86
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
28.2
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
128
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 96 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 49.

Best
1
Tocopilla
94 2
Iquique
93 3
Alto Hospicio
92 4
Diego de Almagro
91 5
Pozo Almonte
91
Harshest
Victoria
36
Catemu
35
La Calera
35
Punta Arenas
34
Puerto Natales
32
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 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.

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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: 11.07.2026

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