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Basseknou — VanSky 53 (Acceptable)

Small town · Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania

34° Clear
VanSky
53
Acceptable
Feels like
34°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
40%
UV
—
/
05:54 / 18:58

VanSky index for Basseknou, Mauritania — 53 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Basseknou, Mauritania — VanSky 53 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #37 of 37 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
30°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
83
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Low
40%
Humidity level • Dew point 18°C
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 13.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
55
comfort
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
Sa
27.06
53
comfort
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
Su
28.06
54
comfort
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
Mo
29.06
51
comfort
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts 68 км/ч
Tu
30.06
55
comfort
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
We
01.07
54
comfort
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
Th
02.07
56
comfort
day
38°
night
29°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (30.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (63 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
13.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
63
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Basseknou ranks 29 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Nouadhibou
84 2
Ksar
82 3
Tevragh Zeina
82 4
Nouakchott
72 5
Zouérat
67
Harshest
Ṭinṭâne
56
Néma
55
Ayoun El Atrous
55
Tembedgha
55
Basseknou you are here
54
All 37 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Basseknou?
The weekly VanSky index for Basseknou is 53 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 Basseknou?
Solar panel output data for Basseknou 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 Basseknou?
The index for Basseknou 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

Mbera 17 km Vassala 57 km Abdel Begrou Mali · 115 km Bougadoum 152 km Néma 163 km Nara Mali · 164 km Niono Mali · 180 km Moninnpébougou Mali · 196 km

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Updated: 20.06.2026

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