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Solar Energy in Roxboro, NC

Solar Energy in Roxboro

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Roxboro with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Roxboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Roxboro

The total length of the day in Roxboro, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Roxboro, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Roxboro, NC

Solar Energy Data in Roxboro, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Roxboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Roxboro

Based on historical Roxboro, 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 Roxboro. [1]

Roxboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Roxboro that are always titled at the latitude of Roxboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 Roxboro

Solar Radiation Data in Roxboro, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Roxboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Roxboro

Roxboro, NC 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 Roxboro is June with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Roxboro (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Roxboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Roxboro, NC, 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: Roxboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Roxboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Roxboro

Best Months for Solar in Roxboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Roxboro

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Solar Power Output in Roxboro

The Power of Solar in Roxboro, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Roxboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Roxboro

Roxboro (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5836.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Roxboro is May with an average of 524.4 kWhac, followed by March at 520.75 kWhac and July at 516.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Roxboro (North Carolina) are December with an average of 400.03 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 439.86 kWhac and January at 447.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Roxboro

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Roxboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Roxboro, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about Roxboro

About Roxboro

The city of Roxboro, NC in Person County has an approximate population of 8,362. [6]

Roxboro Solar Power

Roxboro, NC Solar Energy

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

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