Al Fāw — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

District seat · Basra Governorate, Iraq

34° Cloudy

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week

Feels like

36°C

Wind

16 km/h

Precip

Humidity

41%

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VanSky index for Al Fāw, Iraq — 34 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”.

Al Fāw, Iraq — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #72 of 73 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 39°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

27°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.6h

Driving

16 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 25)

Condensation

Low

41%

Humidity level • Dew point 19°C muggy

Awning

Safe

25 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Very Poor

90 AQI

PM2.5: 38.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

39°

night

27°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

16 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

16.10

day

37°

night

27°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

17 km/h

VanSky 32

comfort

17.10

day

38°

night

28°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 25 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

18.10

day

39°

night

26°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

19.10

day

39°

night

25°

solar

2 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

36°

night

26°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

VanSky 56

comfort

21.10

day

35°

night

25°

solar

1.1 kWh

wind

17 km/h

VanSky 55

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.3h

sunny 10.6h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Extreme heat (39°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
High dust levels (74 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

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Very Poor

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

38.8

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

μg/m³

Moderate

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

Al Fāw ranks 72 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 35.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al Fāw?

The weekly VanSky index for Al Fāw is 34 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 Fāw?

Solar panel output data for Al Fāw 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 Fāw?

The index for Al Fāw is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.