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Solar Energy in Palouse, WA

Solar Energy in Palouse

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Palouse with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Palouse

Solar panels in Palouse that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Palouse

The total length of the day in Palouse, WA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Palouse, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Palouse, WA

Solar Energy Data in Palouse, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Palouse, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Palouse

Based on historical Palouse, WA data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Palouse. [1]

Palouse has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Palouse that are always titled at the latitude of Palouse (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.75 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 Palouse

Solar Radiation Data in Palouse, WA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Palouse, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Palouse

Palouse, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Palouse is July with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Palouse (Washington) are December with an average of 1.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.11 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Palouse

The average monthly solar radiation level in Palouse, WA, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Palouse vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Palouse

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 7:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Palouse

Best Months for Solar in Palouse

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Palouse

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Solar Power Output in Palouse

The Power of Solar in Palouse, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Palouse, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Palouse

Palouse (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5170.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Palouse is July with an average of 646.7 kWhac, followed by August at 616.72 kWhac and May at 568.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Palouse (Washington) are December with an average of 184.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 213.27 kWhac and November at 247.4 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Palouse

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Weather Forecast for Palouse, WA [5]

Fri Mar 29
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 73%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Palouse

About Palouse

The city of Palouse, WA in Whitman County has an approximate population of 998. [6]

Palouse Solar Power

Palouse, WA Solar Energy

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

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