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De Aar — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

District seat · Northern Cape, South Africa

23° Clear
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
21°C
Wind
26 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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05:46 / 18:33

VanSky index for De Aar, South Africa — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

De Aar, South Africa — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #22 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.1h
Driving
100
26 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Medium
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Th
15.10
day
30°
night
16°
solar
3 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
33°
night
11°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
32°
night
19°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Su
18.10
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
17°
night
8°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
22°
night
4°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

De Aar on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 12.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 41 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (27°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
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 South Africa

De Aar ranks 53 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in De Aar?
The weekly VanSky index for De Aar is 86 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 De Aar?
Solar panel output data for De Aar 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 De Aar?
The index for De Aar 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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South Africa — fuel prices ZA Updated: 11.10.2026
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Unleaded 93

$1.81 /L

ZAR29.88 · €1.62/L

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pricier than 78% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.83 /L

ZAR30.25 · €1.64/L

117 of 171

pricier than 68% of countries

Diesel 500ppm

$1.93 /L

ZAR31.95 · €1.73/L

115 of 170

pricier than 67% of countries

Diesel 50ppm

$1.99 /L

ZAR32.79 · €1.78/L

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cheaper than 61% of countries

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