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Solar Energy in Rainsburg, PA

Solar Energy in Rainsburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rainsburg with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rainsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rainsburg

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

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Rainsburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rainsburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Rainsburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rainsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rainsburg

Based on historical Rainsburg, 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 Rainsburg. [1]

Rainsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rainsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Rainsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.49 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 Rainsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Rainsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rainsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rainsburg

Rainsburg, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rainsburg is July with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.37 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rainsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rainsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rainsburg, PA, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Rainsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rainsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Rainsburg

Best Months for Solar in Rainsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rainsburg

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Solar Power Output in Rainsburg

The Power of Solar in Rainsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rainsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rainsburg

Rainsburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5081.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rainsburg is July with an average of 512.48 kWhac, followed by May at 484.75 kWhac and August at 481.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rainsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 287.35 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.75 kWhac and November at 356.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rainsburg

Rainsburg Electricity Costs

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Rainsburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rainsburg, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 70%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 24%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rainsburg

About Rainsburg

The borough of Rainsburg, PA in Bedford County has an approximate population of 133. [6]

Rainsburg Solar Power

Rainsburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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