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Pontbuiten — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Urban district · Wanica District, Suriname

35° Cloudy
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
41%
UV
—
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06:26 / 18:26

VanSky index for Pontbuiten, Suriname — 31 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”.

Pontbuiten, Suriname — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #12 of 16 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
41%
Humidity level • Dew point 20°C muggy
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 4.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
21.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4.6
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 Suriname

Pontbuiten ranks 3 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 29.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pontbuiten?
The weekly VanSky index for Pontbuiten is 31 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 Pontbuiten?
Solar panel output data for Pontbuiten 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 Pontbuiten?
The index for Pontbuiten 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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Petrol

$1.28 /L

SRD48.32 · €1.14/L

45 of 171

cheaper than 74% of countries

Diesel

$1.41 /L

SRD53.27 · €1.26/L

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