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Al Madīnah — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

District seat · Basra Governorate, Iraq

49° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
43°C
Wind
39 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
6%
UV
—
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04:58 / 18:55

VanSky index for Al Madīnah, 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”.

Al Madīnah, Iraq — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #36 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 49°C, wind 39 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
31
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.7h
Driving
30
39 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 67)
Condensation
Low
6%
Humidity level • Dew point 1.8°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
67 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
146 AQI
PM2.5: 41.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
49°
night
34°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
39 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
47°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
49°
night
33°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
51°
night
35°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
49°
night
35°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
47°
night
34°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
47°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.8h
sunny 12.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (67 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (34.3°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (48.7°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (440 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 41.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

146
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
146
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
41.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
440
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 Madīnah ranks 68 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 20.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al Madīnah?
The weekly VanSky index for Al Madīnah 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 Al Madīnah?
Solar panel output data for Al Madīnah 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 Madīnah?
The index for Al Madīnah 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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Updated: 11.07.2026

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