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Caldera — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

Small town · Atacama Region, Chile

13° Cloudy
VanSky
74
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We
Feels like
12°C
Wind
31 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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07:31 / 18:07

VanSky index for Caldera, 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”.

Caldera, Chile — VanSky 74 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #15 of 180 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 31 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
64
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
22
1.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8h
Driving
93
31 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 46)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.9°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
46 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 9.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
16°
night
12°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
18°
night
15°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
19°
night
15°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Su
19.07
day
17°
night
15°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
18°
night
14°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
17°
night
13°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
We
22.07
day
18°
night
13°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
2.7h
sunny 8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
9.5
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

Caldera ranks 25 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

Best
1
Tocopilla
94 2
Iquique
93 3
Alto Hospicio
92 4
Diego de Almagro
91 5
Pozo Almonte
91
Harshest
Santa Cruz
37
Victoria
36
Catemu
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 Caldera?
The weekly VanSky index for Caldera 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 Caldera?
Solar panel output data for Caldera 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 Caldera?
The index for Caldera 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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