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Şafwá — VanSky 24 (Challenging)

Town · Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

34° Clear
VanSky
24
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
52%
UV
—
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04:57 / 18:35

VanSky index for Şafwá, Saudi Arabia — 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”.

Şafwá, Saudi Arabia — VanSky 24 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #82 of 97 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 44°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
33°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.5h
Driving
58
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
52%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.8°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
118 AQI
PM2.5: 92.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
44°
night
33°
solar
3 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
39°
night
32°
solar
3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
41°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
46°
night
32°
solar
3 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
43°
night
34°
solar
3 kWh
wind
37 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
43°
night
35°
solar
3 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
45°
night
33°
solar
3 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.6h
sunny 12.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (33.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (43.9°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (475 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 92.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

118
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
118
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
92.4
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
475
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

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Şafwá ranks 77 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 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 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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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Gasoline 91

$0.58 /l

SAR2.18 · €0.51/l

7 of 133

cheaper than 95% of countries

Gasoline 95

$0.62 /l

SAR2.33 · €0.54/l

3 of 92

cheaper than 98% of countries

Gasoline 98

$1.10 /l

SAR4.14 · €0.96/l

6 of 23

cheaper than 78% of countries

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$0.48 /l

SAR1.79 · €0.42/l

6 of 134

cheaper than 96% of countries

Kerosene

$0.47 /l

SAR1.75 · €0.41/l

3 of 18

cheaper than 89% of countries

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