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Grindavík — VanSky 43 (Acceptable)
Village · Southern Peninsula Region, Iceland
12°
Rain
VanSky
43
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7
Feels like
7°C
Wind
61 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
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VanSky index for Grindavík, Iceland — 43 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”.
Grindavík, Iceland — VanSky 43 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #9 of 17 cities in the country (as of 21 September 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 61 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
46
9°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 7.1h
Driving
28
61 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 109)
Condensation
High
83%
Humidity level
• Dew point 9°C
comfortable
Awning
Danger
109 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26
AQI
PM2.5: 2.5 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
21.09
day
12°
night
9°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
61 km/h
gusts
109 км/ч
VanSky
44
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
10°
night
8°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
44 km/h
gusts
77 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
We
23.09
day
9°
night
8°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts
61 км/ч
VanSky
58
comfort
Th
24.09
day
10°
night
8°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
59 km/h
gusts
106 км/ч
VanSky
42
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
10°
night
6°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts
38 км/ч
VanSky
62
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
7°
night
4°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts
43 км/ч
VanSky
46
comfort
Su
27.09
day
7°
night
3°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
37 km/h
gusts
62 км/ч
VanSky
40
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
1.7h
sunny 7.1h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- Strong gusts (109.4 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 (60.7 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.
Air Quality Today
26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.5
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
Grindavík ranks 5 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Grindavík?
The weekly VanSky index for Grindavík is 43 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 Grindavík?
Solar panel output data for Grindavík 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 Grindavík?
The index for Grindavík 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
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pricier than 83% of countries
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$2.46 /l
ISK297.74 · €2.14/l
147 of 166
pricier than 88% of countries
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