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Akureyri — VanSky 44 (Acceptable)
Regional capital · Northeastern Region, Iceland · Coastal city
8°
Rain
VanSky
44
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
5°C
Wind
46 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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06:52
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19:18
VanSky index for Akureyri, Iceland — 44 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 44 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #16 of 17 cities in the country (as of 21 September 2026). Temperature 11°C, wind 46 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
42
2°C
Night temperature
Solar
10
0.5 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 4.9h
Driving
64
46 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 104)
Water
100
—
Water temperature
Condensation
High
76%
Humidity level
• Dew point 4.4°C
comfortable
Awning
Danger
104 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22
AQI
PM2.5: 1 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
21.09
day
11°
night
2°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts
104 км/ч
VanSky
44
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
8°
night
4°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts
81 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
We
23.09
day
7°
night
3°
solar
1 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts
55 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
Th
24.09
day
9°
night
2°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
48 км/ч
VanSky
52
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
7°
night
3°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
49
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
4°
night
1°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
Su
27.09
day
4°
night
0°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
43
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
1.4h
sunny 4.9h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.5 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- Strong gusts (103.7 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
- Cold night (2.4°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.
- Strong wind (46 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.
Air Quality Today
22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
1
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 14 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.
Best
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Akureyri?
The weekly VanSky index for Akureyri 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 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.
Iceland — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 19.09.2026
Super 95
$2.14 /l
ISK260.03 · €1.87/l
140 of 167
pricier than 83% of countries
Diesel
$2.46 /l
ISK297.74 · €2.14/l
147 of 166
pricier than 88% of countries
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