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Al ‘Amārah — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Maysan Governorate, Iraq

46° Clear
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
39°C
Wind
46 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
6%
UV
—
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04:57 / 18:57

VanSky index for Al ‘Amārah, 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 ‘Amārah, Iraq — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #24 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 48°C, wind 46 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
40
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.9h
Driving
30
46 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 77)
Condensation
Low
6%
Humidity level • Dew point -0.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
77 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
341 AQI
PM2.5: 95.9 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
48°
night
34°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts 77 км/ч
VanSky 26
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
47°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
48°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
50°
night
34°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
48°
night
33°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
42 km/h
gusts 72 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
46°
night
33°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
35 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
46°
night
32°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 12.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (76.7 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (33.6°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (47.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Strong wind (46.1 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.
  • Dust storm (755 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 95.9 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

341
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
341
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
95.9
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
755
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 ‘Amārah ranks 75 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 20.

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1
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45 3
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45 4
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36
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al ‘Amārah?
The weekly VanSky index for Al ‘Amārah 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 ‘Amārah?
Solar panel output data for Al ‘Amārah 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 ‘Amārah?
The index for Al ‘Amārah 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

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IQD449.96 · €0.30/l

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