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Santa Marta — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Magdalena Department, Colombia

31° Clear
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
67%
UV
—
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05:45 / 17:38

VanSky index for Santa Marta, Colombia — 31 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”.

Santa Marta, Colombia — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #354 of 424 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 21 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 11.2h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
67%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 4.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
31°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
31°
night
29°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
VanSky 30
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
Su
18.10
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
31°
night
29°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 30
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
31°
night
29°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 30
comfort
We
21.10
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort

Santa Marta on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4.8
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

Santa Marta ranks 312 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Santa Marta?
The weekly VanSky index for Santa Marta is 31 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 Santa Marta?
Solar panel output data for Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta?
The index for Santa Marta 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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$1.32 /L

COP4,218.31 · €1.18/L

57 of 171

cheaper than 67% of countries

Premium petrol

$1.88 /L

COP5,975.55 · €1.67/L

60 of 103

pricier than 57% of countries

ACPM

$0.93 /L

COP2,963.85 · €0.83/L

18 of 170

cheaper than 90% of countries

ACPM premium

$0.95 /L

COP3,024.91 · €0.85/L

1 of 44

cheaper than 100% of countries

LPG

$0.21 /L

COP657.76 · €0.18/L

2 of 55

cheaper than 98% of countries

CNG

$1.12 /m³

COP3,551.98 · €0.99/m³

8 of 8

pricier than 88% of countries

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