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Sifra — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

Town · Afar Region, Ethiopia

28° Rain
VanSky
36
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
43%
UV
—
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06:09 / 18:31

VanSky index for Sifra, Ethiopia — 36 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”.

Sifra, Ethiopia — VanSky 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #227 of 240 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.3h
Driving
90
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Low
43%
Humidity level • Dew point 14.5°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
71 AQI
PM2.5: 32.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
36°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
36°
night
24°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
02.09
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
03.09
day
36°
night
23°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
36°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 8.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Extreme heat (36.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (108 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

71
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
71
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
32.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
108
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

Sifra ranks 231 of 240 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

Best
1
Butajīra
99 2
Hadero
98 3
Ciro
98 4
Deder
98 5
Duramē
97
Harshest
Samara
20
Dubti
20
Asaita
15
Logīya
12
Arerti
7
All 240 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sifra?
The weekly VanSky index for Sifra is 36 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 Sifra?
Solar panel output data for Sifra 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 Sifra?
The index for Sifra 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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ET Ethiopia — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.04 /l

ETB167.46 · €0.90/l

33 of 168

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.12 /l

ETB180.46 · €0.97/l

33 of 166

cheaper than 81% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

ETB151.39 · €0.81/l

10 of 44

cheaper than 80% of countries

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