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San Gabriel — VanSky 76 (Comfortable)

District seat · Carchi Province, Ecuador

10° Rain
VanSky
76
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
9°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
—
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06:08 / 18:15

VanSky index for San Gabriel, Ecuador — 76 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 Gabriel, Ecuador — VanSky 76 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #22 of 89 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
55
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
18
0.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 4h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 46)
Condensation
High
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 8.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
46 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 15.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
12°
night
6°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
14°
night
6°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
15°
night
5°
solar
3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
We
02.09
day
13°
night
5°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Th
03.09
day
14°
night
5°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 60 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
14°
night
6°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
13°
night
7°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
2.2h
sunny 4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.9 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 46.4 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 Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
15.4
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 Ecuador

San Gabriel ranks 28 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Best
1
Pomasqui
94 2
Loja
93 3
Zamora
92 4
Catamayo
92 5
Quito
91
Harshest
Milagro
34
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
34
Nueva Loja
33
Puerto Francisco de Orellana
29
Boca Suno
28
All 89 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in San Gabriel?
The weekly VanSky index for San Gabriel is 76 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 Gabriel?
Solar panel output data for San Gabriel 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 Gabriel?
The index for San Gabriel 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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$0.86 /l

€0.74 · £0.63/l

17 of 168

cheaper than 90% of countries

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$1.25 /l

€1.08 · £0.93/l

22 of 100

cheaper than 79% of countries

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€0.73 · £0.62/l

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cheaper than 91% of countries

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