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Solar Power in 48348 (Clarkston, MI)

Solar Energy in 48348

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48348 with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48348

Solar panels in 48348 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48348

The total length of the day in 48348 (Clarkston, MI) today (March 13, 2025) will be 11 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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48348 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48348 (Clarkston, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48348

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48348.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48348

Solar Radiation Data in 48348

Based on historical 48348 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48348. [1]

The region associated with 48348 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48348 that are always titled at the latitude of Clarkston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.65 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 48348

Solar Radiation Data in 48348

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48348.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48348

Solar Radiation Data in 48348

The region associated with 48348 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48348 is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48348 are December with an average of 2.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48348 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48348

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48348, of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 48348 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48348 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 48348

Sunrise / Sunset in 48348

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 13, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:53
Solar Energy Statistics for 48348

Best Months for Solar in 48348

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48348

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48348 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48348

The Power of Solar in 48348

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48348. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48348. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48348

Solar Radiation Data in 48348

48348 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5340.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48348 is July with an average of 578.31 kWhac, followed by August at 556.88 kWhac and June at 538.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48348 are December with an average of 258.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 303.57 kWhac and January at 303.6 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48348 [5]

Thu Mar 13
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 35%
Fri Mar 14
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 15
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 16
38°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Mar 17
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 72%
Tue Mar 18
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48348

About 48348

The ZIP code 48348 is associated with the city of Clarkston in Oakland County in Michigan.

48348 Solar Power

48348 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48348, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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