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Arlit — VanSky 24 (Challenging)

District seat · Agadez Region, Niger

34° Cloudy
VanSky
24
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
44%
UV
—
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06:15 / 18:46

VanSky index for Arlit, Niger — 24 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”.

Arlit, Niger — VanSky 24 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #50 of 53 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.2h
Driving
58
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
44%
Humidity level • Dew point 20.3°C muggy
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
105 AQI
PM2.5: 29.9 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
42°
night
29°
solar
3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
42°
night
32°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 64 км/ч
VanSky 21
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
43°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
43°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
42°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.5h
sunny 12.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (29.4°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42.1°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (336 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.

Air Quality Today

105
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
105
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
29.9
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
336
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 Niger

Arlit ranks 52 of 53 cities. Country average VanSky — 20.

Best
1
Zinder
29 2
Mayahi
29 3
Maradi
29 4
Takiéta
28 5
Matamey
28
Harshest
Tchirozérine
10
Gothèye
10
Agadez
9
Maïné Soroa
4
Arlit you are here
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arlit?
The weekly VanSky index for Arlit is 24 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 Arlit?
Solar panel output data for Arlit 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 Arlit?
The index for Arlit is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Tchirozérine 173 km Alaghsas 202 km Agadez 206 km I-n-Gall 222 km Tchin Tabaradèn 358 km Abalak 384 km Tanout 448 km Dakoro 475 km

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NE Niger — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Petrol

$0.88 /l

XOF498.99 · €0.76/l

20 of 168

cheaper than 89% of countries

Diesel

$1.09 /l

XOF617.98 · €0.94/l

30 of 166

cheaper than 83% of countries

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