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Solar Energy in York, PA

Solar Energy in York

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

Solar Panels in York

Solar panels in 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 York

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

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York, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in York, PA

Solar Energy Data in York, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in York

Based on historical 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 York. [1]

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 York that are always titled at the latitude of 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 York

Solar Radiation Data in York, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in York

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 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 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: York vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in York

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in 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 York

Best Months for Solar in 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 York

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Solar Power Output in York

The Power of Solar in York, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for York, PA

Solar Radiation Data in York

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 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 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 York

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York Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for York, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about York

About York

The city of York, PA in York County has an approximate population of 43,718. [6]

York Solar Power

York, PA Solar Energy

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

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