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Vestmannaeyjar — VanSky 48 (Acceptable)
Village · Southern Region, Iceland
12°
Rain
VanSky
48
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7
Best window: Fr–Su
Better later this week
Feels like
5°C
Wind
67 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
—
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07:02
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19:26
VanSky index for Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland — 48 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”.
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland — VanSky 48 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #4 of 17 cities in the country (as of 21 September 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 67 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
61
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 4.7h
Driving
25
67 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 104)
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level
• Dew point 8.6°C
comfortable
Awning
Danger
104 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28
AQI
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
21.09
day
12°
night
10°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
67 km/h
gusts
104 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
11°
night
9°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
50 km/h
gusts
75 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
We
23.09
day
11°
night
9°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts
56 км/ч
VanSky
57
comfort
Th
24.09
day
11°
night
10°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
75 km/h
gusts
118 км/ч
VanSky
41
comfort
Fr
25.09
day
10°
night
9°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
68
comfort
Sa
26.09
day
10°
night
8°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky
57
comfort
Su
27.09
day
10°
night
7°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
24 km/h
VanSky
66
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
1.5h
sunny 4.7h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Low solar output (~0.6 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
- Strong gusts (104 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
- Strong wind (66.8 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
2.7
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
Vestmannaeyjar ranks 9 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Vestmannaeyjar?
The weekly VanSky index for Vestmannaeyjar is 48 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 Vestmannaeyjar?
Solar panel output data for Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar?
The index for Vestmannaeyjar 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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Updated: 19.09.2026
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$2.46 /l
ISK297.74 · €2.14/l
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pricier than 88% of countries
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