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Ambato — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Tungurahua Province, Ecuador

18° Partly cloudy
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
18°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
57%
UV
—
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06:01 / 18:08

VanSky index for Ambato, Ecuador — 85 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Ambato, Ecuador — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #7 of 89 cities in the country (as of 29 September 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
67
8°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
57%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
29.09
day
19°
night
8°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
We
30.09
day
19°
night
7°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Th
01.10
day
18°
night
11°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
02.10
day
12°
night
10°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 72
comfort
Sa
03.10
day
16°
night
9°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort
Su
04.10
day
18°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
05.10
day
20°
night
8°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.7h
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 Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
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 Ecuador

Ambato ranks 1 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ambato?
The weekly VanSky index for Ambato is 85 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 Ambato?
Solar panel output data for Ambato 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 Ambato?
The index for Ambato is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

EC Ecuador — fuel prices

Updated: 27.09.2026

Gasolina Extra

$0.86 /l

€0.75 · £0.65/l

16 of 166

cheaper than 91% of countries

Midgrade

$1.25 /l

€1.10 · £0.95/l

19 of 102

cheaper than 82% of countries

Diésel

$0.84 /l

€0.74 · £0.63/l

15 of 166

cheaper than 92% of countries

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