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Pontbuiten — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

Urban district · Wanica District, Suriname

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
32
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
39°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
47%
UV
—
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06:34 / 18:48

VanSky index for Pontbuiten, Suriname — 32 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 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #12 of 16 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
47%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.1°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 7.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
02.09
day
37°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
03.09
day
37°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
37°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
38°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 10.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

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

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.3
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 Suriname

Pontbuiten ranks 4 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 34.

Best
1
Paramaribo
36 2
Munder Buiten
36 3
Blauwgrond
36 4
Rainville
35 5
Pontbuiten you are here
33
Harshest
Brokopondo
33
Lelydorp
33
Flora
33
Beekhuizen
32
Meerzorg
32
All 16 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pontbuiten?
The weekly VanSky index for Pontbuiten is 32 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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SR Suriname — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Petrol

$1.28 /l

SRD48.34 · €1.10/l

55 of 168

cheaper than 68% of countries

Diesel

$1.41 /l

SRD53.30 · €1.22/l

73 of 166

cheaper than 57% of countries

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