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Solar Energy in Pierce, ID

Solar Energy in Pierce

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pierce with an average of 7.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pierce

Solar panels in Pierce that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Pierce

The total length of the day in Pierce, ID today (April 24, 2024) will be 14 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Pierce, ID Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pierce, ID

Solar Energy Data in Pierce, ID

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Pierce.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Pierce, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Pierce

Based on historical Pierce, ID data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Pierce. [1]

Pierce has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pierce that are always titled at the latitude of Pierce (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Pierce

Solar Radiation Data in Pierce, ID

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Pierce.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pierce, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Pierce

Pierce, ID has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pierce is July with an average of 7.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pierce (Idaho) are December with an average of 2.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Pierce vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Pierce

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pierce, ID, of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Pierce vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pierce solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Pierce

Sunrise / Sunset in Pierce

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Pierce

Best Months for Solar in Pierce

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pierce

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Solar Power Output in Pierce

The Power of Solar in Pierce, ID

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Pierce (id). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Pierce. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Pierce, ID

Solar Radiation Data in Pierce

Pierce (ID) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5017.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pierce is July with an average of 639.15 kWhac, followed by August at 620.93 kWhac and June at 524.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pierce (Idaho) are December with an average of 211.21 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 222.88 kWhac and November at 225.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pierce

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Pierce Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pierce, ID [5]

Wed Apr 24
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 95%
Fri Apr 26
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 29
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pierce

About Pierce

The city of Pierce, ID in Clearwater County has an approximate population of 508. [6]

Pierce Solar Power

Pierce, ID Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Pierce, ID, or for more solar-related resources for Pierce, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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