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Solar Power in 23431 (Smithfield, VA)

Solar Energy in 23431

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Solar Panels in 23431

Solar panels in 23431 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 23431

The total length of the day in 23431 (Smithfield, VA) today (May 04, 2026) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 23431 (Smithfield, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 23431

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Solar Energy Analysis for 23431

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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 23431

Solar Radiation Data in 23431

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 23431

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Solar Power Comparison: 23431 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 23431

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Solar Power: 23431 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 23431 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 23431

Sunrise / Sunset in 23431

Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:07 am
- Sunset: 7:59 pm
- Length of Day: 13:52

Best Months for Solar in 23431

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Solar Panel Installs in 23431

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Solar Power Output in 23431

The Power of Solar in 23431

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 23431. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 23431. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 23431

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Weather Forecast for 23431 ^[5]

Mon May 4

72°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 47%

Tue May 5

78°F

Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 23%

Wed May 6

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 7

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 77°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 8

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat May 9

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 23431

About 23431

The ZIP code 23431 is associated with the city of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County in Virginia.

23431 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 23431, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.