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Chacarita — VanSky 38 (Challenging)
Town · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
26°
Rain
VanSky
38
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
89%
UV
—
/
05:30
/
17:49
VanSky index for Chacarita, Costa Rica — 38 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”.
Chacarita, Costa Rica — VanSky 38 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #48 of 55 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
74
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 7.4h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 32)
Condensation
Medium
89%
Humidity level
• Dew point 24.3°C
oppressive
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
12
AQI
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Su
30.08
day
34°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
32 км/ч
VanSky
35
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
40
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
We
02.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
26 км/ч
VanSky
41
comfort
Th
03.09
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
25 км/ч
VanSky
38
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
38
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
39
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 7.4h
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
12
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
12
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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- Concepción 92
- San Diego 92
- San Pedro 92
- Granadilla 92
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
Chacarita ranks 54 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chacarita?
The weekly VanSky index for Chacarita is 38 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 Chacarita?
Solar panel output data for Chacarita 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 Chacarita?
The index for Chacarita 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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