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Sortland — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

District seat · Nordland, Norway

8° Rain
VanSky
36
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
3°C
Wind
31 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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08:01 / 17:27

VanSky index for Sortland, Norway — 36 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Sortland, Norway — VanSky 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #66 of 79 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 9°C, wind 31 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
61
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
6
0.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 5.9h
Driving
88
31 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 61)
Condensation
Medium
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 5°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
61 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
27 AQI
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
9°
night
6°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Th
15.10
day
11°
night
8°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts 97 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
9°
night
4°
solar
0.1 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 96 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
4°
night
2°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
Su
18.10
day
8°
night
3°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
10°
night
8°
wind
51 km/h
gusts 107 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
10°
night
7°
solar
0.1 kWh
wind
46 km/h
gusts 103 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.7h
sunny 5.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.3 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (60 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

Air Quality Today

27
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
27
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.3
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

Sortland ranks 58 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sortland?
The weekly VanSky index for Sortland is 36 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 Sortland?
Solar panel output data for Sortland 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 Sortland?
The index for Sortland is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
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