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Egilsstaðir — VanSky 44 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Eastern Region, Iceland

Rain
VanSky
44
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
4°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
/
06:37 / 19:03

VanSky index for Egilsstaðir, Iceland — 44 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”.

Egilsstaðir, Iceland — VanSky 44 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #7 of 17 cities in the country (as of 21 September 2026). Temperature 11°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
52
4°C
Night temperature
Solar
6
0.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 2.2h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.5°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 1.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
21.09
day
11°
night
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
12°
night
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 71 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
23.09
day
10°
night
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Th
24.09
day
10°
night
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
41 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
11°
night
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
night
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Su
27.09
day
night
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.8h
sunny 2.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.3 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
1.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
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 Iceland

Egilsstaðir ranks 8 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Egilsstaðir?
The weekly VanSky index for Egilsstaðir is 44 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 Egilsstaðir?
Solar panel output data for Egilsstaðir 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 Egilsstaðir?
The index for Egilsstaðir 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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Updated: 19.09.2026

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