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Solar Energy in Harrisonburg, VA

Solar Energy in Harrisonburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Harrisonburg with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harrisonburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harrisonburg

The total length of the day in Harrisonburg, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Harrisonburg, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harrisonburg, VA

Solar Energy Data in Harrisonburg, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harrisonburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Harrisonburg

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

Harrisonburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harrisonburg that are always titled at the latitude of Harrisonburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.89 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 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 Harrisonburg

Solar Radiation Data in Harrisonburg, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harrisonburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harrisonburg is August with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harrisonburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Harrisonburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harrisonburg, VA, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Harrisonburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Harrisonburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Harrisonburg

Best Months for Solar in Harrisonburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harrisonburg

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Solar Power Output in Harrisonburg

The Power of Solar in Harrisonburg, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harrisonburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5669.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harrisonburg is August with an average of 516.73 kWhac, followed by May at 515.82 kWhac and March at 511.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harrisonburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 388.86 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 411.72 kWhac and January at 424.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harrisonburg

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Harrisonburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harrisonburg, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Harrisonburg

About Harrisonburg

The city of Harrisonburg, VA in Harrisonburg County has an approximate population of 48,914. [6]

Harrisonburg Solar Power

Harrisonburg, VA Solar Energy

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

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