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Barkā’ — VanSky 24 (Challenging)

Urban district · Al Batinah Region, Oman

30° Clear
VanSky
24
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
74%
UV
—
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05:49 / 18:27

VanSky index for Barkā’, Oman — 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”.

Barkā’, Oman — VanSky 24 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #16 of 31 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 39°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
67
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
78
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Medium
74%
Humidity level • Dew point 25.2°C oppressive
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
82 AQI
PM2.5: 38.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
39°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 22
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
37°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 27
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
34°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 26
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
35°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
06.09
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (27.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (38.9°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (166 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 38.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

82
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
82
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
38.6
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
166
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

Barkā’ ranks 14 of 31 cities. Country average VanSky — 8.

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0
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0
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0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barkā’?
The weekly VanSky index for Barkā’ 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 Barkā’?
Solar panel output data for Barkā’ 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 Barkā’?
The index for Barkā’ 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

M91

$0.60 /l

OMR0.23 · €0.52/l

5 of 18

cheaper than 78% of countries

M95

$0.62 /l

OMR0.24 · €0.54/l

11 of 168

cheaper than 94% of countries

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