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Barrancas — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

District seat · La Guajira Department, Colombia

31° Partly cloudy
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
63%
UV
—
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05:39 / 17:42

VanSky index for Barrancas, Colombia — 34 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”.

Barrancas, Colombia — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #290 of 424 cities in the country (as of 29 September 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
83
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Medium
63%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.4°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
29 AQI
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
29.09
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
We
30.09
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
01.10
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
02.10
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Sa
03.10
day
32°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
04.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
Mo
05.10
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 41 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

29
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
29
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.6
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

Barrancas ranks 265 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

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100 2
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100 3
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100 4
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100 5
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100
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20
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20
Soledad
20
Pinillos
19
Mahates
19
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barrancas?
The weekly VanSky index for Barrancas is 34 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 Barrancas?
Solar panel output data for Barrancas 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 Barrancas?
The index for Barrancas 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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CO Colombia — fuel prices

Updated: 27.09.2026

Gasolina Corriente

$1.25 /l

COP4,223.52 · €1.10/l

43 of 166

cheaper than 75% of countries

Premium petrol

$1.69 /l

COP5,677.16 · €1.48/l

53 of 102

pricier than 51% of countries

ACPM

$0.88 /l

COP2,961.25 · €0.77/l

16 of 166

cheaper than 91% of countries

ACPM premium

$0.90 /l

COP3,024.78 · €0.79/l

1 of 44

cheaper than 100% of countries

LPG

$0.20 /l

COP657.93 · €0.17/l

2 of 56

cheaper than 98% of countries

CNG

$0.27 /l

COP924.31 · €0.24/l

3 of 16

cheaper than 87% of countries

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