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Solar Energy in Mahaffey, PA

Solar Energy in Mahaffey

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mahaffey with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mahaffey

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mahaffey

The total length of the day in Mahaffey, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Mahaffey, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mahaffey, PA

Solar Energy Data in Mahaffey, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mahaffey, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mahaffey

Based on historical Mahaffey, 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 Mahaffey. [1]

Mahaffey 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 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mahaffey that are always titled at the latitude of Mahaffey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.42 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 Mahaffey

Solar Radiation Data in Mahaffey, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mahaffey, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mahaffey

Mahaffey, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mahaffey is July with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mahaffey (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mahaffey

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mahaffey, PA, of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Mahaffey vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mahaffey

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Mahaffey

Best Months for Solar in Mahaffey

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mahaffey

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Solar Power Output in Mahaffey

The Power of Solar in Mahaffey, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mahaffey, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mahaffey

Mahaffey (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4974.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mahaffey is July with an average of 514.86 kWhac, followed by August at 513.44 kWhac and May at 490.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mahaffey (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 249.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 302.94 kWhac and November at 328.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mahaffey

Mahaffey Electricity Costs

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Mahaffey Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mahaffey, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
59°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Mahaffey

About Mahaffey

The borough of Mahaffey, PA in Clearfield County has an approximate population of 368. [6]

Mahaffey Solar Power

Mahaffey, PA Solar Energy

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

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