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Oualata — VanSky 21 (Challenging)

Small town · Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania

32° Partly cloudy
VanSky
21
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
36 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
56%
UV
—
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06:14 / 18:42

VanSky index for Oualata, Mauritania — 21 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”.

Oualata, Mauritania — VanSky 21 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #37 of 37 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 41°C, wind 36 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
30°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.1h
Driving
76
36 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 58)
Condensation
Low
56%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.3°C very muggy
Awning
Danger
58 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
63 AQI
PM2.5: 15.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
41°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
We
02.09
day
37°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 24
comfort
Th
03.09
day
38°
night
30°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
45°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
06.09
day
38°
night
32°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 22
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.4h
sunny 12.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (58 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (30.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (41.4°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

63
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
63
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
15.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
25
μg/m³
Fair
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

Oualata ranks 3 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 13.

Best
1
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55 2
Guerou
23 3
Oualata you are here
22 4
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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 Oualata?
The weekly VanSky index for Oualata is 21 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 Oualata?
Solar panel output data for Oualata 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 Oualata?
The index for Oualata 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

MRU59.17 · €1.27/l

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