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Carahue — VanSky 51 (Acceptable)

Town · Araucanía Region, Chile

12° Rain
VanSky
51
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su Worse later this week
Feels like
9°C
Wind
42 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
89%
UV
—
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08:06 / 17:51

VanSky index for Carahue, Chile — 51 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”.

Carahue, Chile — VanSky 51 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #61 of 180 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 42 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
57
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
4
0.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
50
42 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 78)
Condensation
High
89%
Humidity level • Dew point 10.6°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
78 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 3.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
14°
night
9°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
42 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
12°
night
6°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 71
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
11°
night
6°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 73
comfort
Su
19.07
day
11°
night
5°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 61
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
10°
night
4°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
11°
night
3°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 51
comfort
We
22.07
day
11°
night
7°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 64
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.4h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.2 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (78.1 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Strong wind (42.4 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.5
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
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

Carahue ranks 49 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 58.

Best
1
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94 2
Iquique
93 3
Alto Hospicio
92 4
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91 5
Pozo Almonte
91
Harshest
Pinto
38
Tucapel
38
Victoria
36
Punta Arenas
34
Puerto Natales
32
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Carahue?
The weekly VanSky index for Carahue is 51 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 Carahue?
Solar panel output data for Carahue 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 Carahue?
The index for Carahue 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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🇨🇱 Chile — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

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