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Solar Energy in North York, PA

Solar Energy in North York

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in North York with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in North York

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North York

The total length of the day in North York, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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North York, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in North York, PA

Solar Energy Data in North York, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for North York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in North York

Based on historical North York, 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 North York. [1]

North York has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in North York that are always titled at the latitude of North York (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.84 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 North York

Solar Radiation Data in North York, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in North York.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for North York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in North York

North York, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in North York is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.6 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 North York (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: North York vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North York

The average monthly solar radiation level in North York, PA, of 4.82 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: North York vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North York 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 North York

Sunrise / Sunset in North York

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for North York

Best Months for Solar in North York

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in North York

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of North York, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in North York

The Power of Solar in North York, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for North York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in North York

North York (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5418.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in North York is July with an average of 540.25 kWhac, followed by August at 508.89 kWhac and May at 501.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in North York (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 319.62 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 370.96 kWhac and January at 377.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in North York

North York Electricity Costs

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North York Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North York, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about North York

About North York

The borough of North York, PA in York County has an approximate population of 1,914. [6]

North York Solar Power

North York, PA Solar Energy

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

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It takes light about 8 minutes, 19 seconds to travel the 93,000,000 miles from the sun's surface to us on Earth.

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