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Al-Kut — VanSky 26 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Wasit Governorate, Iraq

36° Clear
VanSky
26
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
26 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
23%
UV
—
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05:30 / 18:24

VanSky index for Al-Kut, Iraq — 26 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-Kut, Iraq — VanSky 26 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #59 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 48°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
57
33°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
58
26 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
Low
23%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
90 AQI
PM2.5: 73.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
48°
night
33°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
40°
night
32°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
We
02.09
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Th
03.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
44°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
45°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (32.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (48°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (354 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 73.1 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

90
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
90
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
73.1
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
354
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-Kut ranks 67 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Al-Kut?
The weekly VanSky index for Al-Kut is 26 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-Kut?
Solar panel output data for Al-Kut 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-Kut?
The index for Al-Kut 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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IQ Iraq — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

RON 85

$0.34 /l

IQD450.06 · €0.30/l

2 of 18

cheaper than 94% of countries

Improved

$0.65 /l

IQD850.02 · €0.56/l

12 of 168

cheaper than 93% of countries

RON 95

$0.95 /l

IQD1,249.99 · €0.82/l

3 of 28

cheaper than 93% of countries

Diesel

$0.31 /l

IQD399.97 · €0.26/l

3 of 166

cheaper than 99% of countries

Kerosene

$0.11 /l

IQD149.97 · €0.10/l

1 of 44

cheaper than 100% of countries

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