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Kópavogur — VanSky 50 (Acceptable)

Town · Capital Region, Iceland

12° Rain
VanSky
50
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su
Feels like
9°C
Wind
45 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
87%
UV
/
06:54 / 19:50

VanSky index for Kópavogur, Iceland — 50 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”.

Kópavogur, Iceland — VanSky 50 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #8 of 17 cities in the country (as of 16 September 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 45 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
46
8°C
Night temperature
Solar
4
0.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
60
45 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 77)
Condensation
High
87%
Humidity level • Dew point 10.2°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
77 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 2.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
16.09
day
12°
night
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
45 km/h
gusts 77 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
17.09
day
11°
night
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
night
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
19.09
day
12°
night
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 72
comfort
Su
20.09
day
13°
night
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
Mo
21.09
day
12°
night
10°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
58 km/h
gusts 106 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
10°
night
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
44 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.6h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.2 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (77.4 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Strong wind (45.1 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.1
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

Kópavogur ranks 2 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kópavogur?
The weekly VanSky index for Kópavogur is 50 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 Kópavogur?
Solar panel output data for Kópavogur 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 Kópavogur?
The index for Kópavogur 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: 12.09.2026

Super 95

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