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Solar Energy in Dauphin, PA

Solar Energy in Dauphin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dauphin with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dauphin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dauphin

The total length of the day in Dauphin, PA today (October 08, 2024) will be 11 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Dauphin, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dauphin, PA

Solar Energy Data in Dauphin, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dauphin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dauphin

Based on historical Dauphin, 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 Dauphin. [1]

Dauphin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dauphin that are always titled at the latitude of Dauphin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.84 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 Dauphin

Solar Radiation Data in Dauphin, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dauphin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dauphin

Dauphin, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dauphin is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.52 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dauphin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dauphin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dauphin, PA, of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Dauphin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dauphin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 6:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Dauphin

Best Months for Solar in Dauphin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dauphin

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Solar Power Output in Dauphin

The Power of Solar in Dauphin, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dauphin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Dauphin

Dauphin (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5174.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dauphin is July with an average of 533.7 kWhac, followed by May at 504.57 kWhac and August at 497.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dauphin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 291.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 353.74 kWhac and January at 353.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dauphin

Dauphin Electricity Costs

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Dauphin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dauphin, PA [5]

Tue Oct 8
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 9
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 10
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Oct 11
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 12
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Oct 13
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Dauphin

About Dauphin

The borough of Dauphin, PA in Dauphin County has an approximate population of 791. [6]

Dauphin Solar Power

Dauphin, PA Solar Energy

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

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