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Qal‘at Bīshah — VanSky 33 (Challenging)

Town · 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

40° Clear
VanSky
33
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
40°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
12%
UV
—
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05:53 / 18:27

VanSky index for Qal‘at Bīshah, Saudi Arabia — 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”.

Qal‘at Bīshah, Saudi Arabia — VanSky 33 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #25 of 97 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
57
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.6h
Driving
68
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
12%
Humidity level • Dew point 5.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
91 AQI
PM2.5: 44.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
02.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Th
03.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 10.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (30.5°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (40.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (326 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 44.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

91
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
91
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
44.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
326
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 Saudi Arabia

Qal‘at Bīshah ranks 78 of 97 cities. Country average VanSky — 19.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Qal‘at Bīshah?
The weekly VanSky index for Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah?
Solar panel output data for Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah?
The index for Qal‘at Bīshah 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

Gasoline 91

$0.58 /l

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Gasoline 95

$0.62 /l

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