Basrah — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Basra Governorate, Iraq

28° Clear

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 1 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week

Feels like

29°C

Wind

6 km/h

Precip

Humidity

44%

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VanSky index for Basrah, Iraq — 39 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”.

Basrah, Iraq — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #71 of 73 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

26°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11h

Driving

6 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 13)

Condensation

Low

44%

Humidity level • Dew point 14°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

13 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Very Poor

89 AQI

PM2.5: 55.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

41°

night

26°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

16.10

day

40°

night

26°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

8 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

17.10

day

38°

night

26°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 44

comfort

18.10

day

39°

night

25°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

19.10

day

38°

night

24°

solar

2 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

33°

night

25°

solar

1.2 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 37 км/ч

VanSky 64

comfort

21.10

day

33°

night

26°

solar

0.9 kWh

wind

11 km/h

VanSky 58

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.3h

sunny 11h

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 (123 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
PM2.5 is 55.6 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

55.6

μg/m³

Poor

Dust

123

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

Basrah ranks 67 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 36.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Basrah?

The weekly VanSky index for Basrah is 39 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 Basrah?

Solar panel output data for Basrah 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 Basrah?

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