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Hammerfest — VanSky 61 (Comfortable)

District seat · Finnmark, Norway

11° Rain
VanSky
61
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
7°C
Wind
42 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
/
00:00 / 00:00

VanSky index for Hammerfest, Norway — 61 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Hammerfest, Norway — VanSky 61 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #76 of 79 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 14°C, wind 42 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
11°C
Night temperature
Solar
10
0.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
67
42 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 78)
Condensation
Medium
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
78 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
14°
night
11°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
42 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
11°
night
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 65 км/ч
VanSky 61
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
night
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 66 км/ч
VanSky 68
comfort
Su
19.07
day
night
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
night
solar
2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
12°
night
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
We
22.07
day
11°
night
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.4h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.5 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (77.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Strong wind (42 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.4
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 Norway

Hammerfest ranks 67 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 85.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Hammerfest?
The weekly VanSky index for Hammerfest is 61 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 Hammerfest?
Solar panel output data for Hammerfest 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 Hammerfest?
The index for Hammerfest 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

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pricier than 81% of countries

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