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Rufā‘a — VanSky 26 (Challenging)

Town · Al Jazirah, Sudan

30° Clear
VanSky
26
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
25%
UV
—
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05:38 / 17:26

VanSky index for Rufā‘a, Sudan — 26 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”.

Rufā‘a, Sudan — VanSky 26 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #90 of 91 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
30°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
83
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 29)
Condensation
Low
25%
Humidity level • Dew point 8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
29 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
65 AQI
PM2.5: 18.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
21.10
day
40°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (30°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (53 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

65
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
65
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
18.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
53
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 Sudan

Rufā‘a ranks 34 of 91 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Rufā‘a?
The weekly VanSky index for Rufā‘a is 26 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 Rufā‘a?
Solar panel output data for Rufā‘a 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 Rufā‘a?
The index for Rufā‘a 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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