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Magṭa‘ Laḥjar — VanSky 30 (Challenging)

Small town · Brakna, Mauritania

35° Partly cloudy
VanSky
30
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
35°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
21%
UV
—
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06:45 / 18:30

VanSky index for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, Mauritania — 30 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 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #30 of 37 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 39°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
83
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 16)
Condensation
Low
21%
Humidity level • Dew point 9°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
16 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 8.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
39°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
40°
night
26°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
40°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
18.10
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 47
comfort
We
21.10
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (39°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (75 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
8.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
75
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

Magṭa‘ Laḥjar ranks 10 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
The weekly VanSky index for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is 30 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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