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Şurmān — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Town · Zawiya District, Libya

29° Clear
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
30°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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06:43 / 19:36

VanSky index for Şurmān, Libya — 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”.

Şurmān, Libya — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #66 of 73 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 44°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
73
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.5°C a bit humid
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
67 AQI
PM2.5: 18.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
44°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
36°
night
29°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Th
03.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Su
06.09
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (27.6°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (43.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (53 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

67
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
67
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
18.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
53
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
0
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 0.4

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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 Libya

Şurmān ranks 47 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 27.

Best
1
Al Bayḑā’
58 2
Shahhat
58 3
Al Qubbah
58 4
Wardāmah
58 5
Tobruk
49
Harshest
Brak
11
Al Jadīd
1
Jālū
0
Sūknah
0
Zillah
0
All 73 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

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