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Solar Energy in Oregon City, OR

Solar Energy in Oregon City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oregon City with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oregon City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oregon City

The total length of the day in Oregon City, OR today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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Oregon City, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oregon City, OR

Solar Energy Data in Oregon City, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oregon City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oregon City

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

Oregon City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oregon City that are always titled at the latitude of Oregon City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.49 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 Oregon City

Solar Radiation Data in Oregon City, OR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oregon City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oregon City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oregon City

Oregon City, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oregon City is July with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.28 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oregon City (Oregon) are December with an average of 1.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.09 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oregon City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oregon City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oregon City, OR, of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 7% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 36% 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: Oregon City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oregon City 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 Oregon City

Sunrise / Sunset in Oregon City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 6:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:3
Solar Energy Statistics for Oregon City

Best Months for Solar in Oregon City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oregon City

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Solar Power Output in Oregon City

The Power of Solar in Oregon City, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oregon City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Oregon City

Oregon City (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4662.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oregon City is July with an average of 596.1 kWhac, followed by August at 567.7 kWhac and September at 497.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oregon City (Oregon) are December with an average of 191.36 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 199.61 kWhac and January at 225.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oregon City

Oregon City Electricity Costs

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Oregon City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oregon City, OR [5]

Mon Oct 14
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 15
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Oct 16
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 65%
Thu Oct 17
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Oct 18
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sat Oct 19
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 47%

More about Oregon City

About Oregon City

The city of Oregon City, OR in Clackamas County has an approximate population of 31,859. [6]

Oregon City Solar Power

Oregon City, OR Solar Energy

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

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