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Solar Energy in Smicksburg, PA

Solar Energy in Smicksburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Smicksburg with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smicksburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smicksburg

The total length of the day in Smicksburg, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Smicksburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smicksburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Smicksburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smicksburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Smicksburg

Based on historical Smicksburg, 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 Smicksburg. [1]

Smicksburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 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 Smicksburg that are always titled at the latitude of Smicksburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 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 Smicksburg

Solar Radiation Data in Smicksburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smicksburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Smicksburg

Smicksburg, 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 Smicksburg is July with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Smicksburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Smicksburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smicksburg, 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: Smicksburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Smicksburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Smicksburg

Best Months for Solar in Smicksburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smicksburg

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Solar Power Output in Smicksburg

The Power of Solar in Smicksburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smicksburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Smicksburg

Smicksburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5041.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smicksburg is August with an average of 518.25 kWhac, followed by July at 516.12 kWhac and May at 513.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smicksburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 250.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 305.65 kWhac and February at 324.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smicksburg

Smicksburg Electricity Costs

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Smicksburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Smicksburg, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 56%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Smicksburg

About Smicksburg

The borough of Smicksburg, PA in Indiana County has an approximate population of 46. [6]

Smicksburg Solar Power

Smicksburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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