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Şafwá — VanSky 21 (Challenging)

Town · Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

35° Clear
VanSky
21
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
40°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
52%
UV
—
/
05:18 / 18:02

VanSky index for Şafwá, Saudi Arabia — 21 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”.

Şafwá, Saudi Arabia — VanSky 21 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #80 of 97 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 45°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
73
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Low
52%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.4°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
94 AQI
PM2.5: 62.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
45°
night
32°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 24
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
43°
night
32°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
34°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 59 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
We
02.09
day
40°
night
32°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
39°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
VanSky 23
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 12h
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.
  • Extreme heat (45.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (54 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 62.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

94
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
94
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
62.6
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
54
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 Saudi Arabia

Şafwá 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 Şafwá?
The weekly VanSky index for Şafwá is 21 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 Şafwá?
Solar panel output data for Şafwá 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 Şafwá?
The index for Şafwá 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

SAR2.18 · €0.50/l

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Gasoline 95

$0.62 /l

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$0.48 /l

SAR1.79 · €0.41/l

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cheaper than 96% of countries

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$0.47 /l

SAR1.75 · €0.40/l

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