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Umm as Sāhik — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Small town · Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

29° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
34 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
64%
UV
—
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05:02 / 18:31

VanSky index for Umm as Sāhik, Saudi Arabia — 25 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”.

Umm as Sāhik, Saudi Arabia — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #72 of 97 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 43°C, wind 34 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.4h
Driving
56
34 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 54)
Condensation
Low
64%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.3°C very muggy
Awning
Danger
54 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
118 AQI
PM2.5: 86.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
26.07
day
43°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
39 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 27
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
43°
night
31°
solar
3 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
29.07
day
41°
night
26°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
30.07
day
44°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 24
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
46°
night
30°
solar
3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
46°
night
27°
solar
3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.1h
sunny 12.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (53.6 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (28.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (43.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (177 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 86.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

118
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
118
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
86.4
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
177
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

Umm as Sāhik ranks 65 of 97 cities. Country average VanSky — 18.

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68 3
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61
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0
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0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Umm as Sāhik?
The weekly VanSky index for Umm as Sāhik is 25 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 Umm as Sāhik?
Solar panel output data for Umm as Sāhik 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 Umm as Sāhik?
The index for Umm as Sāhik 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: 25.07.2026

Gasoline 91

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