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‘Afak — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

District seat · Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq

40° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
14%
UV
—
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05:04 / 19:06

VanSky index for ‘Afak, Iraq — 25 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 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #23 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 47°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
57
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 13.2h
Driving
58
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 48)
Condensation
Low
14%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
48 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
108 AQI
PM2.5: 48 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
47°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
46°
night
31°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
48°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
49°
night
32°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
47°
night
34°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
45°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
46°
night
31°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

‘Afak on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 13.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 47.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (32.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (46.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (339 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 48 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

108
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
108
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
48
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
339
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 66 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 20.

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1
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45 3
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45 4
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45 5
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36
Harshest
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0
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0
Basrah
0
Al Fāw
0
Al Madīnah
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in ‘Afak?
The weekly VanSky index for ‘Afak is 25 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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