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Ras Al Khaimah — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE · Coastal city

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
38%
UV
—
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06:14 / 17:49

VanSky index for Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — 31 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #6 of 77 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 33°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h
Driving
90
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Water
88
33°C
Water temperature
Condensation
Low
38%
Humidity level • Dew point 17°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
76 AQI
PM2.5: 38.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
38°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
35°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Su
18.10
day
36°
night
28°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
35°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
36°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
We
21.10
day
37°
night
28°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

Ras Al Khaimah on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 9.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (37°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Sea temperature is 33°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
  • High dust levels (102 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 38.8 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

76
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
76
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
38.8
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
102
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
33°C
Wave height
—

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 UAE

Ras Al Khaimah ranks 7 of 77 cities. Country average VanSky — 6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ras Al Khaimah?
The weekly VanSky index for Ras Al Khaimah is 31 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
Solar panel output data for Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
The index for Ras Al Khaimah 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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