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Solar Energy in Blowing Rock, NC

Solar Energy in Blowing Rock

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Blowing Rock with an average of 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Blowing Rock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Blowing Rock

The total length of the day in Blowing Rock, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Blowing Rock, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Blowing Rock, NC

Solar Energy Data in Blowing Rock, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Blowing Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Blowing Rock

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

Blowing Rock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Blowing Rock that are always titled at the latitude of Blowing Rock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Blowing Rock

Solar Radiation Data in Blowing Rock, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Blowing Rock.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Blowing Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Blowing Rock is April with an average of 5.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.38 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Blowing Rock (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Blowing Rock vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Blowing Rock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Blowing Rock, NC, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Blowing Rock vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock

Sunrise / Sunset in Blowing Rock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Blowing Rock

Best Months for Solar in Blowing Rock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Blowing Rock

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Solar Power Output in Blowing Rock

The Power of Solar in Blowing Rock, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Blowing Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5439.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Blowing Rock is May with an average of 495.87 kWhac, followed by April at 493.05 kWhac and March at 477.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Blowing Rock (North Carolina) are December with an average of 380.61 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 413.63 kWhac and January at 430.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock Electricity Costs

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Blowing Rock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Blowing Rock, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sun Mar 31
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 46%
Wed Apr 3
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 70%

More about Blowing Rock

About Blowing Rock

The town of Blowing Rock, NC in Watauga County has an approximate population of 1,241. [6]

Blowing Rock Solar Power

Blowing Rock, NC Solar Energy

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

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