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Riohacha — VanSky 27 (Challenging)

Regional capital · La Guajira Department, Colombia

31° Cloudy
VanSky
27
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
64%
UV
—
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05:41 / 18:02

VanSky index for Riohacha, Colombia — 27 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”.

Riohacha, Colombia — VanSky 27 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #369 of 424 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
Low
64%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.7°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
16 AQI
PM2.5: 3.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
36°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
28°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Th
03.09
day
34°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 26
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
36°
night
29°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (28.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

16
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
16
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
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

Riohacha ranks 304 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.

Best
1
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100 2
Rionegro
99 3
Marinilla
99 4
Carmen de Viboral
99 5
San Vicente
99
Harshest
Guamal
14
Gamarra
12
La Gloria
12
Pinillos
12
El Banco
12
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Riohacha?
The weekly VanSky index for Riohacha is 27 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 Riohacha?
Solar panel output data for Riohacha 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 Riohacha?
The index for Riohacha 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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