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Etrek — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

Small town · Balkan Province, Turkmenistan

31° Partly cloudy
VanSky
36
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
63%
UV
—
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06:12 / 20:42

VanSky index for Etrek, Turkmenistan — 36 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”.

Etrek, Turkmenistan — VanSky 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #8 of 47 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.5h
Driving
80
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
Low
63%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.7°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
98 AQI
PM2.5: 23.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
35°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 39
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
37°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
19.07
day
36°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
22.07
day
36°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 12.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Dust storm (211 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.

Air Quality Today

98
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
98
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
23.6
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
211
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

Where the weather is best in Turkmenistan

Etrek ranks 43 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 26.

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1
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76 2
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45 3
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35 4
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35 5
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33
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16
Serdar
15
Gumdag
8
Bereket
7
Etrek you are here
5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Etrek?
The weekly VanSky index for Etrek is 36 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 Etrek?
Solar panel output data for Etrek 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 Etrek?
The index for Etrek 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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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

АИ-92

$0.43 /l

TMT1.50 · €0.38/l

3 of 133

cheaper than 98% of countries

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