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Harstad — VanSky 60 (Comfortable)

District seat · Troms, Norway

11° Cloudy
VanSky
60
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week
Feels like
8°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
/
00:00 / 00:00

VanSky index for Harstad, Norway — 60 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”.

Harstad, Norway — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #77 of 79 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 12°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
71
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
10
0.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
88
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 79)
Condensation
Medium
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.1°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
79 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
12°
night
10°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 79 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
11°
night
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Su
19.07
day
night
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
10°
night
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 67
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
12°
night
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
We
22.07
day
13°
night
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.2h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.5 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (79.2 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
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

Harstad ranks 68 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Harstad?
The weekly VanSky index for Harstad is 60 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.

🇳🇴 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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