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Solar Energy in Monroe, NY

Solar Energy in Monroe

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Monroe with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Monroe

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Monroe

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

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Monroe, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Monroe, NY

Solar Energy Data in Monroe, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Monroe, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Monroe

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

Monroe has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Monroe that are always titled at the latitude of Monroe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Monroe

Solar Radiation Data in Monroe, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Monroe, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Monroe

Monroe, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Monroe is July with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Monroe (New York) are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Monroe

The average monthly solar radiation level in Monroe, NY, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Monroe vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Monroe

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Monroe

Best Months for Solar in Monroe

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Monroe

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Solar Power Output in Monroe

The Power of Solar in Monroe, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Monroe, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Monroe

Monroe (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5384.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Monroe is July with an average of 524.79 kWhac, followed by May at 520.9 kWhac and August at 512.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Monroe (New York) are December with an average of 329.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 357.74 kWhac and January at 381.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Monroe

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Weather Forecast for Monroe, NY [5]

Tue Mar 19
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 72%
Wed Mar 20
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 63%
Thu Mar 21
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 83%
Fri Mar 22
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Mar 23
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
34°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Monroe

About Monroe

The village of Monroe, NY in Orange County has an approximate population of 8,364. [6]

Monroe Solar Power

Monroe, NY Solar Energy

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

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