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Desamparados — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Small town · Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

25° Rain
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
90%
UV
/
05:28 / 17:48

VanSky index for Desamparados, Costa Rica — 45 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”.

Desamparados, Costa Rica — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #44 of 55 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 6.4h
Driving
95
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 37)
Condensation
High
90%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.8°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
37 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
10 AQI
PM2.5: 9.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
30°
night
23°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
02.09
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Th
03.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 46
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.3h
sunny 6.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 37.1 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • 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

10
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
10
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
9.4
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

Desamparados ranks 44 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Desamparados?
The weekly VanSky index for Desamparados is 45 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 Desamparados?
Solar panel output data for Desamparados 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 Desamparados?
The index for Desamparados is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

CR Costa Rica — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Plus 91

$1.68 /l

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113 of 168

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$1.60 /l

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50 of 100

cheaper than 51% of countries

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cheaper than 58% of countries

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