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San Rafael Abajo — VanSky 54 (Acceptable)

Town · San José Province, Costa Rica

21° Rain
VanSky
54
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
24°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
96%
UV
—
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05:25 / 17:20

VanSky index for San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica — 54 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”.

San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica — VanSky 54 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #41 of 55 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9h
Driving
95
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
High
96%
Humidity level • Dew point 20°C muggy
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25 AQI
PM2.5: 16.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
28°
night
20°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
28°
night
21°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
27°
night
21°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Su
18.10
day
29°
night
21°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 56
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
28°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 53
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
28°
night
21°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 51
comfort
We
21.10
day
28°
night
21°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort

San Rafael Abajo on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (20°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

25
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
25
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
16.1
μg/m³
Fair
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

San Rafael Abajo ranks 41 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in San Rafael Abajo?
The weekly VanSky index for San Rafael Abajo is 54 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 San Rafael Abajo?
Solar panel output data for San Rafael Abajo 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 San Rafael Abajo?
The index for San Rafael Abajo 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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$1.57 /L

CRC714.79 · €1.40/L

93 of 171

pricier than 54% of countries

Super

$1.65 /L

CRC750.71 · €1.47/L

48 of 103

cheaper than 54% of countries

Diésel

$1.72 /L

CRC784.99 · €1.54/L

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pricier than 59% of countries

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