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Chalatenango — VanSky 28 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Chalatenango Department, El Salvador

31° Rain
VanSky
28
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
60%
UV
—
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05:42 / 18:16

VanSky index for Chalatenango, El Salvador — 28 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Chalatenango, El Salvador — VanSky 28 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #39 of 44 cities in the country (as of 18 August 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.6h
Driving
95
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
60%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.9°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
29 AQI
PM2.5: 2.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
18.08
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
19.08
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
20.08
day
35°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
23.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
24.08
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 9.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

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

Air Quality Today

29
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
29
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
2
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 El Salvador

Chalatenango ranks 41 of 44 cities. Country average VanSky — 40.

Best
1
Metapán
54 2
Mejicanos
54 3
Ahuachapán
53 4
Santa Tecla
52 5
Antiguo Cuscatlán
51
Harshest
Sonsonate
29
Chalatenango you are here
28
Puerto El Triunfo
25
Acajutla
25
La Unión
21
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Chalatenango?
The weekly VanSky index for Chalatenango is 28 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 Chalatenango?
Solar panel output data for Chalatenango 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 Chalatenango?
The index for Chalatenango 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

Aguilares 29 km San Martín 29 km Guazapa 31 km Cojutepeque 36 km Apopa 37 km Sensuntepeque 38 km Ilopango 42 km Soyapango 43 km

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Updated: 15.08.2026

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