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Solar Energy in Williamsport, PA

Solar Energy in Williamsport

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Williamsport with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Williamsport

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Williamsport

The total length of the day in Williamsport, PA today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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Williamsport, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Williamsport, PA

Solar Energy Data in Williamsport, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Williamsport, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Williamsport

Based on historical Williamsport, 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 Williamsport. [1]

Williamsport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Williamsport that are always titled at the latitude of Williamsport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.54 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 Williamsport

Solar Radiation Data in Williamsport, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Williamsport, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Williamsport

Williamsport, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Williamsport is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Williamsport (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Williamsport

The average monthly solar radiation level in Williamsport, PA, of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% 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: Williamsport vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Williamsport

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:12
Solar Energy Statistics for Williamsport

Best Months for Solar in Williamsport

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Williamsport

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Solar Power Output in Williamsport

The Power of Solar in Williamsport, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Williamsport, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Williamsport

Williamsport (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5110.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Williamsport is July with an average of 527.9 kWhac, followed by May at 510.41 kWhac and August at 506.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Williamsport (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 278.04 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 324.6 kWhac and November at 331.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Williamsport

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Weather Forecast for Williamsport, PA [5]

Thu Nov 7
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 15%
Fri Nov 8
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Nov 9
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Nov 10
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 11
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Nov 12
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Williamsport

About Williamsport

The city of Williamsport, PA in Lycoming County has an approximate population of 29,381. [6]

Williamsport Solar Power

Williamsport, PA Solar Energy

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

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