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Tulcán — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Carchi Province, Ecuador

9° Partly cloudy
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
8°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
92%
UV
—
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06:11 / 18:21

VanSky index for Tulcán, Ecuador — 73 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”.

Tulcán, Ecuador — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #27 of 89 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
27
1.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.5h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
High
92%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
15 AQI
PM2.5: 1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
13°
night
9°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Th
16.07
day
13°
night
8°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
11°
night
7°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
14°
night
7°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Su
19.07
day
16°
night
5°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
15°
night
4°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
15°
night
4°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.2h
sunny 7.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 37.8 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 is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

15
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
15
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
1
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 Ecuador

Tulcán ranks 29 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Best
1
Guaranda
95 2
Quito
95 3
Ibarra
94 4
San Miguel de Bolívar
94 5
Pomasqui
94
Harshest
Valdez
34
Samborondón
34
Balzar
33
Naranjal
33
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
29
All 89 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Tulcán?
The weekly VanSky index for Tulcán is 73 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 Tulcán?
Solar panel output data for Tulcán 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 Tulcán?
The index for Tulcán 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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🇪🇨 Ecuador — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Gasolina Extra

$0.76 /l

€0.67 · £0.57/l

16 of 133

cheaper than 89% of countries

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$1.08 /l

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