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Al Hārithah — VanSky 30 (Challenging)

Urban district · Basra Governorate, Iraq

41° Cloudy
VanSky
30
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
39°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
14%
UV
—
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05:49 / 17:21

VanSky index for Al Hārithah, Iraq — 30 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 Hārithah, Iraq — VanSky 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #70 of 73 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 41°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h
Driving
68
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Low
14%
Humidity level • Dew point 8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
73 AQI
PM2.5: 42.5 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
41°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
41°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
14.10
day
40°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
15.10
day
40°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
39°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
18.10
day
40°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

Al Hārithah on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 10.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (41°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (332 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 42.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

73
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
73
Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
42.5
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
332
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

Al Hārithah ranks 62 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 41.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al Hārithah?
The weekly VanSky index for Al Hārithah is 30 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 Hārithah?
Solar panel output data for Al Hārithah 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 Hārithah?
The index for Al Hārithah 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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$0.30 /L

IQD449.95 · €0.27/L

1 of 18

cheaper than 100% of countries

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$0.57 /L

IQD850.03 · €0.51/L

7 of 171

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RON 95

$0.84 /L

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cheaper than 100% of countries

Diesel

$0.27 /L

IQD400.08 · €0.24/L

2 of 170

cheaper than 99% of countries

Kerosene

$0.10 /L

IQD149.93 · €0.09/L

1 of 44

cheaper than 100% of countries

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