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Tulcán — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Carchi Province, Ecuador

11° Partly cloudy
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
9°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
73%
UV
—
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06:12 / 18:22

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 #26 of 89 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
High
73%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
13 AQI
PM2.5: 1.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
25.07
day
14°
night
6°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Su
26.07
day
13°
night
5°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
14°
night
5°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
15°
night
5°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
We
29.07
day
15°
night
3°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Th
30.07
day
12°
night
5°
solar
1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 64
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
13°
night
7°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • 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

13
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
13
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
1.4
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 23 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 58.

Best
1
Ibarra
96 2
Pomasqui
95 3
Quito
92 4
Catamayo
92 5
Catacocha
90
Harshest
Tosagua
36
Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
36
Rosa Zarate
32
Valdez
31
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: 25.07.2026

Gasolina Extra

$0.76 /l

€0.67 · £0.57/l

14 of 140

cheaper than 91% of countries

Midgrade

$1.08 /l

€0.95 · £0.81/l

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cheaper than 87% of countries

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