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Sohar — VanSky 19 (Extreme)

Regional capital · Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
19
Extreme
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
41°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
73%
UV
—
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05:34 / 19:04

VanSky index for Sohar, Oman — 19 out of 100 (Extreme). 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”.

Sohar, Oman — VanSky 19 out of 100. Travel not recommended right now. Ranked #29 of 31 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
60
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
95
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 22)
Condensation
Low
73%
Humidity level • Dew point 28.1°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
91 AQI
PM2.5: 34.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
34°
night
32°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Th
16.07
day
33°
night
31°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
32°
night
31°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 24
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
34°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Su
19.07
day
36°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 19
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
37°
night
34°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 17
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
36°
night
34°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 18
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (32.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • High dust levels (99 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

91
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
91
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
34.8
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
99
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 Oman

Sohar ranks 4 of 31 cities. Country average VanSky — 3.

Best
1
Badīyah
18 2
Sur
18 3
Shināş
8 4
Barkā’
6 5
Sohar you are here
6
Harshest
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0
Al Qābil
0
Bayt al ‘Awābī
0
Al Misfāh
0
Bahlā’
0
All 31 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sohar?
The weekly VanSky index for Sohar is 19 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 Sohar?
Solar panel output data for Sohar 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 Sohar?
The index for Sohar 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: 11.07.2026

M91

$0.60 /l

OMR0.23 · €0.52/l

4 of 17

cheaper than 82% of countries

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