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Atar — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Adrar, Mauritania

32° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
45%
UV
—
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06:36 / 19:08

VanSky index for Atar, Mauritania — 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”.

Atar, Mauritania — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #9 of 37 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 43°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
30°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
58
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Low
45%
Humidity level • Dew point 18.9°C muggy
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
115 AQI
PM2.5: 53.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
43°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
44°
night
32°
solar
3 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
37°
night
32°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
46°
night
34°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
06.09
day
43°
night
33°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.2h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 39.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (29.9°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (43.4°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (234 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 53.1 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

115
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
115
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
53.1
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
234
μg/m³
Poor
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 Mauritania

Atar ranks 22 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 13.

Best
1
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55 2
Guerou
23 3
Oualata
22 4
El ’Ayoûn
22 5
Sélibaby
22
Harshest
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0
Rosso
0
Dar el Barka
0
Tidjikja
0
Zouérat
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Akjoujt 164 km Zouérat 254 km Tidjikja 276 km Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 335 km Boutilimitt 373 km Aleg 396 km Guerou 397 km Dar Naim 404 km

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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$1.47 /l

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