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Assab — VanSky 18 (Extreme)

Regional capital · Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
18
Extreme
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
43%
UV
—
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05:50 / 18:39

VanSky index for Assab, Eritrea — 18 out of 100 (Extreme). 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”.

Assab, Eritrea — VanSky 18 out of 100. Travel not recommended right now. Ranked #10 of 10 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.7h
Driving
88
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
43%
Humidity level • Dew point 19.4°C muggy
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
46 AQI
PM2.5: 18.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
38°
night
32°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 22
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
42°
night
34°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 17
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
39°
night
33°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort
Su
19.07
day
40°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 21
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
36°
night
33°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
37°
night
32°
solar
2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
We
22.07
day
38°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 9.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (32.3°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (37.7°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

46
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
46
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
18.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
45
μg/m³
Fair
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 Eritrea

Assab ranks 9 of 10 cities. Country average VanSky — 59.

Best
1
Asmara
95 2
Dek’emhāre
91 3
Adi Keyh
90 4
Keren
83 5
Mendefera
81
Harshest
Barentu
52
Himora
30
Assab you are here
25
Massawa
22
Edd
19
All 10 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Assab?
The weekly VanSky index for Assab is 18 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 Assab?
Solar panel output data for Assab 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 Assab?
The index for Assab 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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