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El Viejo — VanSky 61 (Comfortable)

District seat · Chinandega Department, Nicaragua

25° Clear
VanSky
61
Comfortable
Feels like
30°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
—
/
05:25 / 18:17

VanSky index for El Viejo, Nicaragua — 61 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

El Viejo, Nicaragua — VanSky 61 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #27 of 47 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.4h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.8°C
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 10.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
63
comfort
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
Sa
27.06
63
comfort
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
Su
28.06
64
comfort
day
38°
night
23°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
Mo
29.06
60
comfort
day
37°
night
22°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
Tu
30.06
60
comfort
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
We
01.07
62
comfort
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
Th
02.07
61
comfort
day
38°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч

El Viejo on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 12.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Extreme heat (36.6°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
10.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 Nicaragua

El Viejo ranks 33 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.

Best
1
Estelí
88 2
Somoto
86 3
Jalapa
85 4
Ocotal
81 5
Quilalí
80
Harshest
Ticuantepe
45
Jinotepe
45
San Marcos
45
Ciudad Darío
45
Diriamba
45
All 47 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in El Viejo?
The weekly VanSky index for El Viejo is 61 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 El Viejo?
Solar panel output data for El Viejo 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 El Viejo?
The index for El Viejo 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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