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Al Başrah al Qadīmah — VanSky 57 (Acceptable)

Urban district · Basra Governorate, Iraq

43° Clear
VanSky
57
Acceptable
Feels like
42°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
11%
UV
—
/
04:48 / 18:54

VanSky index for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq — 57 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq — VanSky 57 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #80 of 88 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 45°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
60
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 13h
Driving
58
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
Low
11%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.6°C
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
185 AQI
PM2.5: 73.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
59
comfort
day
45°
night
32°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
Sa
27.06
60
comfort
day
46°
night
33°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
Su
28.06
59
comfort
day
46°
night
31°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
Mo
29.06
57
comfort
day
46°
night
32°
solar
3.3 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
Tu
30.06
57
comfort
day
46°
night
31°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
We
01.07
57
comfort
day
47°
night
32°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
Th
02.07
57
comfort
day
48°
night
34°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 13h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (31.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (45.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (488 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 73.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

185
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
185
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
73.6
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
488
μg/m³
Poor
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 Iraq

Al Başrah al Qadīmah ranks 82 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 59.

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1
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88 2
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78 3
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77 4
Halabja
75 5
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75
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22
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22
‘Alī al Gharbī
18
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18
Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd
17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
The weekly VanSky index for Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 57 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 Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
Solar panel output data for Al Başrah al Qadīmah 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 Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
The index for Al Başrah al Qadīmah 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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