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Solar Energy in Dobson, NC

Solar Energy in Dobson

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Dobson with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dobson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dobson

The total length of the day in Dobson, NC today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Dobson, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dobson, NC

Solar Energy Data in Dobson, NC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dobson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Dobson

Based on historical Dobson, 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 Dobson. [1]

Dobson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dobson that are always titled at the latitude of Dobson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Dobson

Solar Radiation Data in Dobson, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dobson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Dobson

Dobson, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dobson is August with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dobson (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dobson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dobson, NC, of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Dobson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dobson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Dobson

Best Months for Solar in Dobson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dobson

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Solar Power Output in Dobson

The Power of Solar in Dobson, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dobson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Dobson

Dobson (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5700.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dobson is August with an average of 521.31 kWhac, followed by March at 515.97 kWhac and May at 513.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dobson (North Carolina) are December with an average of 378.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 426.98 kWhac and February at 430 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dobson

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Weather Forecast for Dobson, NC [5]

Mon Mar 18
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Mar 19
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 18%
Wed Mar 20
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 4%
Thu Mar 21
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 86%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dobson

About Dobson

The town of Dobson, NC in Surry County has an approximate population of 1,586. [6]

Dobson Solar Power

Dobson, NC Solar Energy

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

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