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Santa Cruz — VanSky 34 (Challenging)
Small town · Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
26°
Rain
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
31 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
93%
UV
—
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05:33
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17:52
VanSky index for Santa Cruz, Costa Rica — 34 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 Cruz, Costa Rica — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #53 of 55 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 31 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
47
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 10h
Driving
88
31 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 50)
Condensation
High
93%
Humidity level
• Dew point 24.6°C
oppressive
Awning
Danger
50 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
10
AQI
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Su
30.08
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts
50 км/ч
VanSky
39
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts
39 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
35 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
We
02.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
28 км/ч
VanSky
39
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
33 км/ч
VanSky
32
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
35 км/ч
VanSky
34
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
39 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Strong gusts (50 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
10
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
10
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
5.7
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
Santa Cruz ranks 49 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Santa Cruz?
The weekly VanSky index for Santa Cruz is 34 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 Cruz?
Solar panel output data for Santa Cruz 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 Cruz?
The index for Santa Cruz 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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