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Mékhé — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

Town · Thiès Region, Senegal

27° Rain
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
95%
UV
—
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06:54 / 19:19

VanSky index for Mékhé, Senegal — 34 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”.

Mékhé, Senegal — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #10 of 89 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
45
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.4h
Driving
90
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
High
95%
Humidity level • Dew point 26.1°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
87 AQI
PM2.5: 31 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Su
06.09
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 9.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • High dust levels (114 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

87
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
87
Very Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
31
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
114
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 Senegal

Mékhé ranks 73 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 14.

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1
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26 3
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26 4
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25 5
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24
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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 Mékhé?
The weekly VanSky index for Mékhé is 34 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 Mékhé?
Solar panel output data for Mékhé 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 Mékhé?
The index for Mékhé 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

Sans plomb 91

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12 of 18

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111 of 168

pricier than 65% of countries

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