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Solar Energy in Mcsherrystown, PA

Solar Energy in Mcsherrystown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mcsherrystown with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mcsherrystown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mcsherrystown

The total length of the day in Mcsherrystown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Mcsherrystown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mcsherrystown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Mcsherrystown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mcsherrystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcsherrystown

Based on historical Mcsherrystown, 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 Mcsherrystown. [1]

Mcsherrystown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mcsherrystown that are always titled at the latitude of Mcsherrystown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 Mcsherrystown

Solar Radiation Data in Mcsherrystown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mcsherrystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcsherrystown

Mcsherrystown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mcsherrystown is July with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mcsherrystown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mcsherrystown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mcsherrystown, PA, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Mcsherrystown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mcsherrystown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Mcsherrystown

Best Months for Solar in Mcsherrystown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mcsherrystown

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Solar Power Output in Mcsherrystown

The Power of Solar in Mcsherrystown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mcsherrystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcsherrystown

Mcsherrystown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5457.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mcsherrystown is July with an average of 545.55 kWhac, followed by August at 518.85 kWhac and June at 517.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mcsherrystown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 337.65 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 375.94 kWhac and January at 385.06 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mcsherrystown

Mcsherrystown Electricity Costs

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Mcsherrystown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mcsherrystown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 66%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mcsherrystown

About Mcsherrystown

The borough of Mcsherrystown, PA in Adams County has an approximate population of 3,038. [6]

Mcsherrystown Solar Power

Mcsherrystown, PA Solar Energy

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

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