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R'kiz — VanSky 26 (Challenging)

Small town · Trarza, Mauritania

38° Partly cloudy
VanSky
26
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
39°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
38%
UV
—
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06:36 / 19:38

VanSky index for R'kiz, Mauritania — 26 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”.

R'kiz, Mauritania — VanSky 26 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #22 of 37 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
83
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
38%
Humidity level • Dew point 20.9°C muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
75 AQI
PM2.5: 7.7 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
38°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
36°
night
28°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
36°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Su
19.07
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
36°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
38°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
38°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27.4°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (38.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (52 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

75
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
75
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
7.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
52
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

R'kiz ranks 19 of 37 cities. Country average VanSky — 11.

Best
1
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42 2
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25 3
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23 4
Sélibaby
21 5
Bouly
21
Harshest
Dar Naim
0
Ksar
0
Nouakchott
0
Dar el Barka
0
Tevragh Zeina
0
All 37 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in R'kiz?
The weekly VanSky index for R'kiz is 26 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 R'kiz?
Solar panel output data for R'kiz 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 R'kiz?
The index for R'kiz 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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