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Alajuela — VanSky 58 (Acceptable)
Regional capital · Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
23°
Rain
VanSky
58
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
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05:27
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17:47
VanSky index for Alajuela, Costa Rica — 58 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”.
Alajuela, Costa Rica — VanSky 58 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #40 of 55 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
85
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 7.5h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 34)
Condensation
Medium
77%
Humidity level
• Dew point 18.3°C
muggy
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
10
AQI
PM2.5: 9.9 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Su
30.08
day
29°
night
21°
solar
2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
69
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
30°
night
21°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky
58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
28°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky
55
comfort
We
02.09
day
27°
night
21°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
22 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
70
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
20°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
24 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
27°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
28 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 7.5h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Air Quality Today
10
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
10
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
9.9
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 Costa Rica
Alajuela ranks 39 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Alajuela?
The weekly VanSky index for Alajuela is 58 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 Alajuela?
Solar panel output data for Alajuela 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 Alajuela?
The index for Alajuela is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
Costa Rica — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 30.08.2026
Plus 91
$1.68 /l
CRC757.28 · €1.45/l
113 of 168
pricier than 67% of countries
Super
$1.60 /l
CRC721.17 · €1.38/l
50 of 100
cheaper than 51% of countries
Diésel
$1.40 /l
CRC628.38 · €1.21/l
70 of 166
cheaper than 58% of countries
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