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Solar Energy in Westernport, MD

Solar Energy in Westernport

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Westernport with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westernport

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westernport

The total length of the day in Westernport, MD today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Westernport, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westernport, MD

Solar Energy Data in Westernport, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Westernport, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westernport

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

Westernport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westernport that are always titled at the latitude of Westernport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.71 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 Westernport

Solar Radiation Data in Westernport, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westernport, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westernport

Westernport, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westernport is July with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westernport (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westernport

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westernport, MD, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Westernport vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westernport

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Westernport

Best Months for Solar in Westernport

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westernport

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Solar Power Output in Westernport

The Power of Solar in Westernport, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westernport, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westernport

Westernport (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5183.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westernport is July with an average of 507.39 kWhac, followed by August at 495.98 kWhac and May at 487.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westernport (Maryland) are December with an average of 302.28 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 354.85 kWhac and January at 380.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westernport

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Weather Forecast for Westernport, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 55%
Wed Mar 20
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 38%
Thu Mar 21
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Mar 23
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
40°F
Few Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about Westernport

About Westernport

The town of Westernport, MD in Allegany County has an approximate population of 1,888. [6]

Westernport Solar Power

Westernport, MD Solar Energy

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

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