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Magṭa‘ Laḥjar — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Small town · Brakna, Mauritania

29° Partly cloudy
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
78%
UV
—
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06:38 / 19:07

VanSky index for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, 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”.

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, Mauritania — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #19 of 37 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 41°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
68
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Condensation
Medium
78%
Humidity level • Dew point 25.2°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
73 AQI
PM2.5: 39.7 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
34°
night
29°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
29°
solar
3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
06.09
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.1h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28.7°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (40.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (209 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 39.7 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

73
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
73
Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
39.7
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
209
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

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar ranks 25 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 13.

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1
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22 4
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
The weekly VanSky index for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
Solar panel output data for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
The index for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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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$1.54 /l

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99 of 168

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$1.47 /l

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80 of 166

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