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‘Afak — VanSky 27 (Challenging)

District seat · Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq

37° Partly cloudy
VanSky
27
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
22%
UV
—
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05:33 / 18:26

VanSky index for ‘Afak, Iraq — 27 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”.

‘Afak, Iraq — VanSky 27 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #73 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 45°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
37
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
58
25 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Low
22%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.4°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
103 AQI
PM2.5: 66.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
45°
night
34°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
We
02.09
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Th
03.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
45°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (34.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (45°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (439 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 66.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

103
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
103
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
66.4
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
439
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 Iraq

‘Afak ranks 67 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in ‘Afak?
The weekly VanSky index for ‘Afak is 27 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 ‘Afak?
Solar panel output data for ‘Afak 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 ‘Afak?
The index for ‘Afak 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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IQ Iraq — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

RON 85

$0.34 /l

IQD450.06 · €0.30/l

2 of 18

cheaper than 94% of countries

Improved

$0.65 /l

IQD850.02 · €0.56/l

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cheaper than 93% of countries

RON 95

$0.95 /l

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$0.31 /l

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3 of 166

cheaper than 99% of countries

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$0.11 /l

IQD149.97 · €0.10/l

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