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Umm Qaşr — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

City · Basra Governorate, Iraq

49° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
43°C
Wind
38 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
7%
UV
—
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04:57 / 18:50

VanSky index for Umm Qaşr, 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”.

Umm Qaşr, Iraq — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #85 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 49°C, wind 38 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
31
35°C
Night temperature
Solar
72
3.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.5h
Driving
46
38 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 60)
Condensation
Low
7%
Humidity level • Dew point 4°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
60 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
217 AQI
PM2.5: 65.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
49°
night
35°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 60 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
48°
night
33°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
49°
night
34°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
51°
night
36°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
49°
night
36°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
47°
night
35°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
39 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
We
22.07
day
47°
night
34°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

Umm Qaşr on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.8h
sunny 12.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (60.1 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (34.8°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 (794 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 65.2 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

217
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
217
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
65.2
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
794
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

Umm Qaşr ranks 68 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 21.

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1
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45 3
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45 4
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45 5
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45
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0
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0
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0
As Samawah
0
Al Madīnah
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Umm Qaşr?
The weekly VanSky index for Umm Qaşr 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 Umm Qaşr?
Solar panel output data for Umm Qaşr 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 Umm Qaşr?
The index for Umm Qaşr 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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🇮🇶 Iraq — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

RON 91

$0.34 /l

IQD449.96 · €0.30/l

1 of 17

cheaper than 100% of countries

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