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Puerto Natales — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

Small town · Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region, Chile

1° Snow
VanSky
32
Challenging
Feels like
-2°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
85%
UV
—
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09:58 / 17:47

VanSky index for Puerto Natales, Chile — 32 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Puerto Natales, Chile — VanSky 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #180 of 180 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 4°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
38
-0°C
Night temperature
Solar
4
0.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 1.6h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
High
85%
Humidity level • Dew point -0.8°C
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
30
comfort
day
4°
night
-0°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
Sa
27.06
33
comfort
day
4°
night
-1°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
Su
28.06
40
comfort
day
5°
night
1°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
Mo
29.06
31
comfort
day
5°
night
1°
solar
0.1 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
Tu
30.06
31
comfort
day
3°
night
-2°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
We
01.07
35
comfort
day
6°
night
-1°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
Th
02.07
47
comfort
day
6°
night
1°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.5h
sunny 1.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.2 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Sub-zero night (-0.2°C) — drain water tanks and pipes to prevent freezing.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Puerto Natales ranks 180 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

Best
1
Copiapó
92 2
Diego de Almagro
92 3
Pozo Almonte
91 4
Tocopilla
91 5
Vallenar
91
Harshest
Cunco
40
Purranque
37
Fresia
36
Valdivia
35
Puerto Natales you are here
27
All 180 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Puerto Natales?
The weekly VanSky index for Puerto Natales is 32 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 Puerto Natales?
Solar panel output data for Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales?
The index for Puerto Natales 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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Punta Arenas 193 km Río Gallegos Argentina · 225 km Río Grande Argentina · 396 km Ushuaia Argentina · 441 km Pico Truncado Argentina · 640 km Puerto Deseado Argentina · 649 km Coyhaique 685 km Caleta Olivia Argentina · 690 km

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