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Smara — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

Town · Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco

25° Cloudy
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
24°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
65%
UV
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07:25 / 20:09

VanSky index for Smara, Morocco — 34 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”.

Smara, Morocco — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #172 of 234 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
80
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Medium
65%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.7°C a bit humid
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
152 AQI
PM2.5: 116.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
36°
night
21°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
34°
night
22°
solar
2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
22°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
We
02.09
day
37°
night
21°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
03.09
day
45°
night
22°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
43°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
42°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 41 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (20.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Extreme heat (36.1°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (691 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 116.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

152
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
152
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
116.6
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
691
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 Morocco

Smara ranks 191 of 234 cities. Country average VanSky — 56.

Best
1
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94 2
Taghazout
93 3
Midelt
91 4
Targuist
90 5
Setti Fatma
90
Harshest
Tata
23
Mhamid
20
Assa
16
Smara you are here
15
Zag
4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Smara?
The weekly VanSky index for Smara is 34 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 Smara?
Solar panel output data for Smara 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 Smara?
The index for Smara 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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$1.62 /l

MAD15.02 · €1.40/l

109 of 168

pricier than 64% of countries

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$1.58 /l

MAD14.69 · €1.37/l

89 of 166

pricier than 53% of countries

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