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Solar Energy in Dayton, VA

Solar Energy in Dayton

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Dayton with an average of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dayton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dayton

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

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Dayton, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dayton, VA

Solar Energy Data in Dayton, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dayton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Dayton

Based on historical Dayton, 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 Dayton. [1]

Dayton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dayton that are always titled at the latitude of Dayton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Dayton

Solar Radiation Data in Dayton, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dayton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Dayton

Dayton, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dayton is April with an average of 5.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.47 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dayton (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dayton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dayton, VA, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Dayton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dayton

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

Best Months for Solar in Dayton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dayton

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Solar Power Output in Dayton

The Power of Solar in Dayton, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dayton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Dayton

Dayton (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5515.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dayton is March with an average of 504.69 kWhac, followed by August at 497.45 kWhac and April at 496.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dayton (Virginia) are December with an average of 375.17 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 408.33 kWhac and February at 430.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dayton

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Dayton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dayton, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
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: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dayton

About Dayton

The town of Dayton, VA in Rockingham County has an approximate population of 1,530. [6]

Dayton Solar Power

Dayton, VA Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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