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Kelar — VanSky 24 (Challenging)

District seat · Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

45° Clear
VanSky
24
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
42°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
8%
UV
—
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04:57 / 19:11

VanSky index for Kelar, Iraq — 24 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”.

Kelar, Iraq — VanSky 24 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #66 of 88 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 45°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 13.6h
Driving
58
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
Low
8%
Humidity level • Dew point 3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
123 AQI
PM2.5: 37.8 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
45°
night
27°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
45°
night
27°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
45°
night
29°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
48°
night
32°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
45°
night
28°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
45°
night
27°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
45°
night
27°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
8.1h
sunny 13.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (44.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (295 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 37.8 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

123
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
123
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
37.8
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
295
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

Kelar ranks 65 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 20.

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1
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45 3
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kelar?
The weekly VanSky index for Kelar is 24 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 Kelar?
Solar panel output data for Kelar 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 Kelar?
The index for Kelar 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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