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Solar Power in 05486 (South Hero, VT)

Solar Energy in 05486

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 05486 with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 05486

Solar panels in 05486 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 05486

The total length of the day in 05486 (South Hero, VT) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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05486 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 05486 (South Hero, VT)

Solar Energy Data for 05486

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 05486.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 05486

Solar Radiation Data in 05486

Based on historical 05486 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 05486. [1]

The region associated with 05486 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 05486 that are always titled at the latitude of South Hero (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 05486

Solar Radiation Data in 05486

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 05486.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 05486

Solar Radiation Data in 05486

The region associated with 05486 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 05486 is July with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 05486 are December with an average of 2.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 05486 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 05486

The average monthly solar radiation level in 05486, of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: 05486 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 05486 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 05486

Sunrise / Sunset in 05486

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 05486

Best Months for Solar in 05486

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 05486

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 05486 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 05486

The Power of Solar in 05486

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 05486. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 05486. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 05486

Solar Radiation Data in 05486

05486 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5032.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 05486 is July with an average of 523.37 kWhac, followed by May at 502.47 kWhac and August at 500.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 05486 are December with an average of 255.49 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 299.18 kWhac and January at 322.08 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 05486 [5]

Fri Apr 19
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
High wind, near gale: 32 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Apr 20
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Apr 21
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 52%
Mon Apr 22
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Apr 23
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 05486

About 05486

The ZIP code 05486 is associated with the city of South Hero in Grand Isle County in Vermont.

05486 Solar Power

05486 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 05486, or for more solar-related resources for VT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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