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Harstad — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

District seat · Troms, Norway

7° Partly cloudy
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
3°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
82%
UV
—
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07:57 / 17:22

VanSky index for Harstad, Norway — 34 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”.

Harstad, Norway — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #68 of 79 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 8°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
67
5°C
Night temperature
Solar
4
0.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 3.2h
Driving
81
28 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 68)
Condensation
Medium
82%
Humidity level • Dew point 4°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
68 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 3.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
8°
night
5°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 68 км/ч
VanSky 51
comfort
Th
15.10
day
10°
night
7°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts 94 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
8°
night
2°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 108 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
2°
night
-0°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 27
comfort
Su
18.10
day
7°
night
1°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
9°
night
6°
wind
44 km/h
gusts 112 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
9°
night
5°
solar
0.1 kWh
wind
43 km/h
gusts 108 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.6h
sunny 3.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.2 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (68 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.4
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

Harstad ranks 59 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Harstad?
The weekly VanSky index for Harstad is 34 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 Harstad?
Solar panel output data for Harstad 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 Harstad?
The index for Harstad 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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