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Grimstad — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

District seat · Agder, Norway · Coastal city

18° Cloudy
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
19°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
/
04:45 / 22:17

VanSky index for Grimstad, Norway — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Grimstad, Norway — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1 of 79 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 21°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 16.7h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Water
100
20.6°C
Water temperature • waves 0.04 m / 2.1s
swell: 0.02 m / 2.1s • wind wave: 0.02 m
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level • Dew point 14.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 9.8 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 96
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
21°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
18°
night
15°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Su
19.07
day
20°
night
15°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
19°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
20°
night
15°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
We
22.07
day
19°
night
16°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 16.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Sea temperature is 20.6°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
  • Moderate pollen (46 g/m³) — allergy sufferers should take antihistamines.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
46
gr/m³
Moderate
Grass: 46.4

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
20.6°C
Wave height
0.04 m
Calm
Wave period
2.1 sec

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 Norway

Grimstad ranks 1 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Grimstad?
The weekly VanSky index for Grimstad is 91 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 Grimstad?
Solar panel output data for Grimstad 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 Grimstad?
The index for Grimstad is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇳🇴 Norway — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Super 95

$1.97 /l

NOK19.07 · €1.72/l

112 of 133

pricier than 83% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.16 /l

NOK20.87 · €1.89/l

76 of 92

pricier than 82% of countries

Diesel

$2.03 /l

NOK19.58 · €1.77/l

110 of 134

pricier than 81% of countries

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