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San Rafael Arriba — VanSky 65 (Comfortable)

Small town · San José Province, Costa Rica

21° Cloudy
VanSky
65
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Best window: Sa–Mo Better later this week
Feels like
21°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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05:23 / 18:01

VanSky index for San Rafael Arriba, Costa Rica — 65 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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 Arriba, Costa Rica — VanSky 65 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #39 of 55 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h
Driving
88
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 75)
Condensation
Medium
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.7°C a bit humid
Awning
Danger
75 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
10 AQI
PM2.5: 6.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 75 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
19°
solar
2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
24°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 70 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Su
19.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
22°
night
18°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
We
22.07
day
21°
night
18°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 9.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (74.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (19°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • 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
6.2
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

San Rafael Arriba ranks 35 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

Best
1
Paraíso
93 2
Curridabat
93 3
San Miguel
93 4
San Pedro
93 5
Cartago
93
Harshest
Siquirres
33
Limón
31
Cañas
26
Chacarita
25
Puntarenas
25
All 55 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in San Rafael Arriba?
The weekly VanSky index for San Rafael Arriba is 65 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 Arriba?
Solar panel output data for San Rafael Arriba 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 Arriba?
The index for San Rafael Arriba is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

San Juan de Dios 1 km San Miguel 2 km Aserrí 3 km Alajuelita 4 km Patarrá 4 km San Felipe 5 km Curridabat 6 km San Pedro 6 km

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