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Solar Power in 20635 (Helen, MD)

Solar Energy in 20635

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 20635 with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 20635

Solar panels in 20635 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 20635

The total length of the day in 20635 (Helen, MD) today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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20635 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 20635 (Helen, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 20635

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 20635.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 20635

Solar Radiation Data in 20635

Based on historical 20635 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 20635. [1]

The region associated with 20635 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 20635 that are always titled at the latitude of Helen (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 20635

Solar Radiation Data in 20635

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 20635.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 20635

Solar Radiation Data in 20635

The region associated with 20635 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 20635 is June with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 20635 are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 20635 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 20635

The average monthly solar radiation level in 20635, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 20635 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 20635 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 20635

Sunrise / Sunset in 20635

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 4:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 20635

Best Months for Solar in 20635

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 20635

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 20635 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 20635

The Power of Solar in 20635

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 20635. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 20635. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 20635

Solar Radiation Data in 20635

20635 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5687.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 20635 is May with an average of 539.58 kWhac, followed by June at 530.1 kWhac and August at 528.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 20635 are December with an average of 375.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 414.16 kWhac and February at 415.28 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 20635 [5]

Thu Dec 5
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 69%
Fri Dec 6
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Dec 7
37°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 38%
Sun Dec 8
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Dec 9
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 10
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 20635

About 20635

The ZIP code 20635 is associated with the city of Helen in St. Mary's County in Maryland.

20635 Solar Power

20635 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 20635, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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