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Samara — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Afar Region, Ethiopia

36° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
29%
UV
—
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05:59 / 18:44

VanSky index for Samara, Ethiopia — 25 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”.

Samara, Ethiopia — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #239 of 240 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 43°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
33°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
73
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 37)
Condensation
Low
29%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.5°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
37 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
63 AQI
PM2.5: 18.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
43°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
35 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
40°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
39°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (32.7°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (55 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

63
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
63
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
18.1
μg/m³
Fair
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 Ethiopia

Samara ranks 235 of 240 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Shanto
98 2
Gīdolē
97 3
Ch’ench’a
97 4
Awasa
97 5
Leku
97
Harshest
Asaita
20
Logīya
18
Dubti
18
Samara you are here
18
Mīlē
16
All 240 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Samara?
The weekly VanSky index for Samara is 25 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 Samara?
Solar panel output data for Samara 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 Samara?
The index for Samara is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Logīya 8 km Dubti 11 km Mīlē 49 km Asaita 53 km Sifra 110 km Batī 127 km Mersa 148 km Robīt 151 km

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.04 /l

ETB167.46 · €0.91/l

32 of 133

cheaper than 77% of countries

Diesel

$1.12 /l

ETB180.46 · €0.98/l

38 of 134

cheaper than 72% of countries

Kerosene

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ETB151.39 · €0.82/l

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