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Solar Energy in Lafayette, OR

Solar Energy in Lafayette

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lafayette with an average of 6.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lafayette

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lafayette

The total length of the day in Lafayette, OR today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Lafayette, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lafayette, OR

Solar Energy Data in Lafayette, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lafayette, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

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

Lafayette has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lafayette that are always titled at the latitude of Lafayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 Lafayette

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette, OR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lafayette, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

Lafayette, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lafayette is July with an average of 6.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.56 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lafayette (Oregon) are December with an average of 1.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.11 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lafayette

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lafayette, OR, of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Lafayette vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lafayette

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:04 am
    • Sunset: 8:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Lafayette

Best Months for Solar in Lafayette

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lafayette

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Solar Power Output in Lafayette

The Power of Solar in Lafayette, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lafayette, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette

Lafayette (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4905.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lafayette is July with an average of 624.14 kWhac, followed by August at 600.32 kWhac and May at 536.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lafayette (Oregon) are December with an average of 181.78 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 211.67 kWhac and November at 230.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lafayette

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Weather Forecast for Lafayette, OR [5]

Sat Apr 27
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 51%
Tue Apr 30
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 46%
Thu May 2
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about Lafayette

About Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, OR in Yamhill County has an approximate population of 3,742. [6]

Lafayette Solar Power

Lafayette, OR Solar Energy

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

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