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Gaitania — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)

Small town · Tolima Department, Colombia

8° Cloudy
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th
Feels like
7°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
97%
UV
—
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05:58 / 18:09

VanSky index for Gaitania, Colombia — 49 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Gaitania, Colombia — VanSky 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #202 of 424 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
8°C
Night temperature
Solar
22
1.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 5.1h
Driving
95
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 57)
Condensation
High
97%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.9°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
57 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
17 AQI
PM2.5: 3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
12°
night
8°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
14°
night
7°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 75 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
14°
night
7°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 75 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
02.09
day
12°
night
7°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 65 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Th
03.09
day
12°
night
7°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 69 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
12°
night
7°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 79 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
11°
night
8°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 83 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
2.7h
sunny 5.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (56.9 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

17
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
17
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3
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

Gaitania ranks 203 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 53.

Best
1
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100 2
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100 3
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99 4
Marinilla
99 5
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99
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16
Mompós
16
Pijiño del Carmen
16
Espinal
16
Becerril
15
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gaitania?
The weekly VanSky index for Gaitania is 49 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 Gaitania?
Solar panel output data for Gaitania 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 Gaitania?
The index for Gaitania 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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