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Arica — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

19° Cloudy
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
21°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
—
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07:05 / 18:11

VanSky index for Arica, Chile — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Arica, Chile — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #7 of 180 cities in the country (as of 29 May 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.3h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
Medium
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.4°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Fr
29.05
day
19°
night
19°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
30.05
day
20°
night
19°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
31.05
day
19°
night
19°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
01.06
day
19°
night
18°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Tu
02.06
day
19°
night
18°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
We
03.06
day
19°
night
18°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
04.06
day
19°
night
18°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.7h
sunny 9.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (18.8°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

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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

Arica ranks 11 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.

Best
1
Andacollo
93 2
Tocopilla
92 3
Vicuña
92 4
Tierra Amarilla
92 5
Vallenar
92
Harshest
Lautaro
45
Punta Arenas
44
San Javier
43
Cunco
41
Puerto Natales
32
All 180 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arica?
The weekly VanSky index for Arica is 91 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 Arica?
Solar panel output data for Arica 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 Arica?
The index for Arica 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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