Barkā’ — VanSky 33 (Challenging)

Urban district · Al Batinah Region, Oman

28° Cloudy

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

30°C

Wind

21 km/h

Precip

Humidity

58%

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VanSky index for Barkā’, Oman — 33 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 33 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #20 of 31 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

28°C

Night temperature

Solar

2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h

Driving

21 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 33)

Condensation

Low

58%

Humidity level • Dew point 19°C muggy

Awning

Safe

33 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Poor

71 AQI

PM2.5: 34.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

38°

night

28°

solar

2 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 34

comfort

16.10

day

39°

night

27°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

17.10

day

37°

night

27°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

18.10

day

36°

night

26°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 33

comfort

19.10

day

34°

night

26°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 34

comfort

20.10

day

34°

night

27°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 31

comfort

21.10

day

34°

night

26°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 10.2h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Hot night (28°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
Extreme heat (38°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Poor

Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.

PM2.5

34.9

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

μg/m³

Fair

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 23 of 31 cities. Country average VanSky — 36.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barkā’?

The weekly VanSky index for Barkā’ is 33 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.