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Santa Marta — VanSky 35 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Magdalena Department, Colombia

29° Clear
VanSky
35
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
66%
UV
—
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05:41 / 18:24

VanSky index for Santa Marta, Colombia — 35 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 35 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #285 of 424 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
100
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 45)
Condensation
Low
66%
Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
45 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
14 AQI
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
33°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
33°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
33°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
19.07
day
32°
night
29°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
29°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
We
22.07
day
31°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 44.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (28.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

14
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
14
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
6
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 292 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

Best
1
Copacabana
100 2
Donmatías
99 3
Barbosa
99 4
Santuario
99 5
Bello
99
Harshest
Aracataca
21
El Retén
21
Montecristo
20
Zaragoza
19
Puerto Carreño
19
All 424 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Santa Marta?
The weekly VanSky index for Santa Marta is 35 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.

Nearby cities

Ciénaga 26 km Puebloviejo 29 km El Retén 70 km Barranquilla 71 km Soledad 72 km Aracataca 72 km Malambo 76 km Sitionuevo 77 km

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