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Al Madīnah — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

District seat · Basra Governorate, Iraq

40° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
17%
UV
—
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05:26 / 18:17

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 #75 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 51°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
60
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
58
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Low
17%
Humidity level • Dew point 10°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
95 AQI
PM2.5: 72.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
51°
night
34°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
44°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
We
02.09
day
43°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Th
03.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
45°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
46°
night
29°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (33.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (50.6°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (533 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 72.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

95
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
95
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
72.6
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
533
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 67 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

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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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IQ Iraq — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

RON 85

$0.34 /l

IQD450.06 · €0.30/l

2 of 18

cheaper than 94% of countries

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$0.65 /l

IQD850.02 · €0.56/l

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cheaper than 93% of countries

RON 95

$0.95 /l

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$0.31 /l

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