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Akureyri — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Northeastern Region, Iceland · Coastal city

Rain
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
5°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
/
06:36 / 19:37

VanSky index for Akureyri, Iceland — 45 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Akureyri, Iceland — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #16 of 17 cities in the country (as of 16 September 2026). Temperature 7°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
38
1°C
Night temperature
Solar
6
0.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
90
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 48)
Water
100
Water temperature
Condensation
High
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 4.7°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
48 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 0.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
16.09
day
night
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 46
comfort
Th
17.09
day
night
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
night
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
5 km/h
gusts 17 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Sa
19.09
day
night
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Su
20.09
day
night
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Mo
21.09
day
10°
night
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 83 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
night
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
50 km/h
gusts 101 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.8h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.3 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 48.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Cold night (0.8°C) — bundle up and warm up your sleeping spot in advance, check your heating fuel or gas supply.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
0.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
Wave height

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 Iceland

Akureyri ranks 5 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 45.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Akureyri?
The weekly VanSky index for Akureyri is 45 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 Akureyri?
Solar panel output data for Akureyri 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 Akureyri?
The index for Akureyri is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

IS Iceland — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Super 95

$2.08 /l

ISK251.52 · €1.80/l

140 of 168

pricier than 83% of countries

Diesel

$2.36 /l

ISK286.23 · €2.05/l

146 of 167

pricier than 87% of countries

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