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Solar Energy in Karns City, PA

Solar Energy in Karns City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Karns City with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Karns City

Solar panels in Karns 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 Karns City

The total length of the day in Karns City, PA today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Karns City, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Karns City, PA

Solar Energy Data in Karns City, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Karns City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Karns City

Based on historical Karns City, 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 Karns City. [1]

Karns City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Karns City that are always titled at the latitude of Karns City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.41 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 Karns City

Solar Radiation Data in Karns City, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Karns City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Karns City

Karns City, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Karns City is August with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Karns City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Karns City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Karns City, PA, of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Karns City vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Karns City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Karns City

Best Months for Solar in Karns City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Karns City

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Solar Power Output in Karns City

The Power of Solar in Karns City, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Karns City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Karns City

Karns City (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5009.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Karns City is August with an average of 535.18 kWhac, followed by June at 510 kWhac and July at 504.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Karns City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 242.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 303.07 kWhac and November at 326.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Karns City

Karns City Electricity Costs

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Karns City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Karns City, PA [5]

Tue Mar 19
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Mar 20
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 85%
Thu Mar 21
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 54%
Fri Mar 22
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 22°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 53%
Sat Mar 23
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about Karns City

About Karns City

The borough of Karns City, PA in Butler County has an approximate population of 209. [6]

Karns City Solar Power

Karns City, PA Solar Energy

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

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