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Solar Energy in Hellertown, PA

Solar Energy in Hellertown

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

Solar Panels in Hellertown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hellertown

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

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Hellertown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hellertown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Hellertown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hellertown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hellertown

Based on historical Hellertown, 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 Hellertown. [1]

Hellertown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hellertown that are always titled at the latitude of Hellertown (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 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.79 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 Hellertown

Solar Radiation Data in Hellertown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hellertown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hellertown

Hellertown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hellertown is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.63 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hellertown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hellertown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hellertown, PA, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Hellertown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hellertown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Hellertown

Best Months for Solar in Hellertown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hellertown

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Solar Power Output in Hellertown

The Power of Solar in Hellertown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hellertown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hellertown

Hellertown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5336.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hellertown is July with an average of 525.12 kWhac, followed by August at 503.58 kWhac and May at 500.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hellertown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 314.53 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 357.23 kWhac and January at 370.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hellertown

Hellertown Electricity Costs

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Hellertown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hellertown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 95%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hellertown

About Hellertown

The borough of Hellertown, PA in Northampton County has an approximate population of 5,898. [6]

Hellertown Solar Power

Hellertown, PA Solar Energy

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

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