Thuwal — VanSky 28 (Challenging)

Town · Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia

30° Clear

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

37°C

Wind

30 km/h

Precip

Humidity

77%

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06:20 / 17:58

VanSky index for Thuwal, Saudi Arabia — 28 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”.

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia — VanSky 28 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #77 of 97 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 30 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

30°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.3 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h

Driving

30 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 48)

Condensation

Low

77%

Humidity level • Dew point 26°C oppressive

Awning

Caution

48 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Very Poor

92 AQI

PM2.5: 41.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

33°

night

30°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 48 км/ч

VanSky 24

comfort

16.10

day

32°

night

29°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 29

comfort

17.10

day

33°

night

29°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

26 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

VanSky 30

comfort

18.10

day

33°

night

29°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

VanSky 28

comfort

19.10

day

33°

night

30°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

31 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 28

comfort

20.10

day

33°

night

29°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

28 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

VanSky 34

comfort

21.10

day

33°

night

29°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.7h

sunny 10.4h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 48 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Hot night (30°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
High dust levels (94 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
PM2.5 is 41.2 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Very Poor

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

41.2

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

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

Thuwal ranks 75 of 97 cities. Country average VanSky — 34.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Thuwal?

The weekly VanSky index for Thuwal is 28 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 Thuwal?

Solar panel output data for Thuwal 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 Thuwal?

The index for Thuwal is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.