Qal‘at Sukkar — VanSky 43 (Acceptable)

City · Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq

27° Cloudy

VanSky

Acceptable

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

Feels like

28°C

Wind

10 km/h

Precip

Humidity

48%

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VanSky index for Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq — 43 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq — VanSky 43 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #60 of 73 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

25°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.9 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 9.8h

Driving

10 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 18)

Condensation

Low

48%

Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

18 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Poor

78 AQI

PM2.5: 41.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

40°

night

25°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

16.10

day

39°

night

25°

solar

2 kWh

wind

10 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

17.10

day

35°

night

26°

solar

1.1 kWh

wind

26 km/h

gusts 43 км/ч

VanSky 52

comfort

18.10

day

38°

night

24°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 45

comfort

19.10

day

35°

night

24°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

20.10

day

32°

night

23°

solar

1 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 35 км/ч

VanSky 67

comfort

21.10

day

34°

night

24°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

10 km/h

VanSky 58

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

4.7h

sunny 9.8h

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 (147 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
PM2.5 is 41.1 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Poor

Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.

PM2.5

41.1

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

147

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

Qal‘at Sukkar ranks 60 of 73 cities. Country average VanSky — 36.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Qal‘at Sukkar?

The weekly VanSky index for Qal‘at Sukkar is 43 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 Qal‘at Sukkar?

Solar panel output data for Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar?

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