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San Rafael del Sur — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

District seat · Managua Department, Nicaragua

26° Rain
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
87%
UV
—
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05:35 / 17:27

VanSky index for San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua — 34 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”.

San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #37 of 47 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.4h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Condensation
Medium
87%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
12 AQI
PM2.5: 8.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 40
comfort
Su
18.10
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort

San Rafael del Sur on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5h
sunny 9.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

12
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
12
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
8.3
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 Nicaragua

San Rafael del Sur ranks 43 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 42.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in San Rafael del Sur?
The weekly VanSky index for San Rafael del Sur is 34 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 San Rafael del Sur?
Solar panel output data for San Rafael del Sur 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 San Rafael del Sur?
The index for San Rafael del Sur 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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Regular

$1.30 /L

NIO47.82 · €1.16/L

51 of 171

cheaper than 71% of countries

Gasolina Súper

$1.33 /L

NIO49.00 · €1.19/L

23 of 103

cheaper than 79% of countries

Diésel

$1.17 /L

NIO43.22 · €1.05/L

34 of 170

cheaper than 81% of countries

Kerosene

$1.64 /L

NIO60.36 · €1.46/L

34 of 44

pricier than 75% of countries

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