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Popayán — VanSky 84 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Cauca Department, Colombia

20° Rain
VanSky
84
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
23°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
85%
UV
—
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06:05 / 18:19

VanSky index for Popayán, Colombia — 84 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”.

Popayán, Colombia — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #99 of 424 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
High
85%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.7°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
6 AQI
PM2.5: 3.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Th
16.07
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
26°
night
19°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
18°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Su
19.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 82
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 11.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (18.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

6
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
6
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.6
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 Colombia

Popayán ranks 103 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

Best
1
Marinilla
99 2
Bello
99 3
Copacabana
99 4
Rionegro
99 5
Chiquinquirá
99
Harshest
El Retén
21
Santa Lucía
21
Zaragoza
20
San Carlos
20
Puerto Carreño
19
All 424 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Popayán?
The weekly VanSky index for Popayán is 84 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 Popayán?
Solar panel output data for Popayán 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 Popayán?
The index for Popayán 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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