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Solar Energy in Hummelstown, PA

Solar Energy in Hummelstown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hummelstown with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hummelstown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hummelstown

The total length of the day in Hummelstown, PA today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Hummelstown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hummelstown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Hummelstown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hummelstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hummelstown

Based on historical Hummelstown, 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 Hummelstown. [1]

Hummelstown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 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 Hummelstown that are always titled at the latitude of Hummelstown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 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 Hummelstown

Solar Radiation Data in Hummelstown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hummelstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hummelstown

Hummelstown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hummelstown is July with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hummelstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hummelstown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hummelstown, PA, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Hummelstown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hummelstown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Hummelstown

Best Months for Solar in Hummelstown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hummelstown

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Solar Power Output in Hummelstown

The Power of Solar in Hummelstown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hummelstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Hummelstown

Hummelstown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5293.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hummelstown is July with an average of 515.16 kWhac, followed by May at 506.76 kWhac and August at 505.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hummelstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 317.09 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 356.88 kWhac and January at 364.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hummelstown

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Hummelstown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hummelstown, PA [5]

Tue Apr 16
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 26%
Wed Apr 17
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 18
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 37%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hummelstown

About Hummelstown

The borough of Hummelstown, PA in Dauphin County has an approximate population of 4,538. [6]

Hummelstown Solar Power

Hummelstown, PA Solar Energy

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

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