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al-Qasim — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Town · Babylon Governorate, Iraq

27° Cloudy
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
27°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
41%
UV
—
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06:04 / 17:29

VanSky index for al-Qasim, Iraq — 45 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”.

al-Qasim, Iraq — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #37 of 73 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
83
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
41%
Humidity level • Dew point 12°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
76 AQI
PM2.5: 27.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
40°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
39°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
37°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
18.10
day
39°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
32°
night
23°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
33°
night
21°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
We
21.10
day
32°
night
22°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort

al-Qasim on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (40°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (62 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

76
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
76
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
27.6
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
62
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
0
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 0.1

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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-Qasim ranks 44 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 36.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in al-Qasim?
The weekly VanSky index for al-Qasim is 45 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-Qasim?
Solar panel output data for al-Qasim 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-Qasim?
The index for al-Qasim 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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