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Solar Power in 28723 (Cullowhee, NC)

Solar Energy in 28723

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 28723 with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28723

Solar panels in 28723 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28723

The total length of the day in 28723 (Cullowhee, NC) today (May 09, 2025) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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28723 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28723 (Cullowhee, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28723

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28723.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28723

Solar Radiation Data in 28723

Based on historical 28723 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28723. [1]

The region associated with 28723 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28723 that are always titled at the latitude of Cullowhee (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 28723

Solar Radiation Data in 28723

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28723.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28723

Solar Radiation Data in 28723

The region associated with 28723 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28723 is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28723 are December with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28723 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28723

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28723, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 28723 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28723 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 28723

Sunrise / Sunset in 28723

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:55
Solar Energy Statistics for 28723

Best Months for Solar in 28723

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28723

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28723 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28723

The Power of Solar in 28723

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28723. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28723. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28723

Solar Radiation Data in 28723

28723 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5790.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28723 is March with an average of 524.13 kWhac, followed by August at 519.08 kWhac and April at 518.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28723 are December with an average of 413.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 422.72 kWhac and February at 429.79 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28723 [5]

Fri May 9
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat May 10
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 11
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 12
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 13
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 91%
Wed May 14
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about 28723

About 28723

The ZIP code 28723 is associated with the city of Cullowhee in Jackson County in North Carolina.

28723 Solar Power

28723 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28723, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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