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Puerto Cabezas — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua

29° Rain
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
70%
UV
—
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05:13 / 18:05

VanSky index for Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua — 40 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #43 of 47 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
72
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h
Driving
83
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 47)
Condensation
Medium
70%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.3°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
47 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
60 AQI
PM2.5: 31.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 46
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Su
19.07
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
27°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort

Puerto Cabezas on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 10.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 47.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (27.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • High dust levels (55 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

60
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
60
Moderate
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
31.1
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
55
μg/m³
Moderate
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

Puerto Cabezas ranks 47 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 47.

Best
1
Somoto
78 2
Condega
75 3
Ocotal
75 4
Jalapa
74 5
Quilalí
73
Harshest
Chinandega
34
Somotillo
34
Corinto
33
Bluefields
31
Puerto Cabezas you are here
26
All 47 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Puerto Cabezas?
The weekly VanSky index for Puerto Cabezas is 40 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 Puerto Cabezas?
Solar panel output data for Puerto Cabezas 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 Puerto Cabezas?
The index for Puerto Cabezas 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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