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Elghabra — VanSky 24 (Challenging)

Small town · Assaba, Mauritania

30° Partly cloudy
VanSky
24
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
73%
UV
—
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06:37 / 19:04

VanSky index for Elghabra, Mauritania — 24 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”.

Elghabra, Mauritania — VanSky 24 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #14 of 37 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
83
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Low
73%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.3°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
63 AQI
PM2.5: 23.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
42°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
39°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
34°
night
30°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
06.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 23
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (41.6°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (80 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
23.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
80
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 Mauritania

Elghabra ranks 10 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 13.

Best
1
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55 2
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23 3
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22 4
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22 5
Sélibaby
22
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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 Elghabra?
The weekly VanSky index for Elghabra is 24 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 Elghabra?
Solar panel output data for Elghabra 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 Elghabra?
The index for Elghabra 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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