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Solar Energy in Dallastown, PA

Solar Energy in Dallastown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dallastown with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dallastown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dallastown

The total length of the day in Dallastown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Dallastown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dallastown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Dallastown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dallastown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dallastown

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

Dallastown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dallastown that are always titled at the latitude of Dallastown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Dallastown

Solar Radiation Data in Dallastown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dallastown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dallastown

Dallastown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dallastown is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dallastown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dallastown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dallastown, PA, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Dallastown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dallastown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Dallastown

Best Months for Solar in Dallastown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dallastown

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Solar Power Output in Dallastown

The Power of Solar in Dallastown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dallastown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dallastown

Dallastown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5433.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dallastown is July with an average of 526.76 kWhac, followed by August at 518.83 kWhac and May at 503.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dallastown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 298.21 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 375.61 kWhac and January at 382.08 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dallastown

Dallastown Electricity Costs

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Dallastown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dallastown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 79%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dallastown

About Dallastown

The borough of Dallastown, PA in York County has an approximate population of 4,049. [6]

Dallastown Solar Power

Dallastown, PA Solar Energy

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

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