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Solar Power in 24831 (Elkhorn, WV)

Solar Energy in 24831

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 24831 with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24831

Solar panels in 24831 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24831

The total length of the day in 24831 (Elkhorn, WV) today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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24831 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 24831 (Elkhorn, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 24831

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24831.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24831

Solar Radiation Data in 24831

Based on historical 24831 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24831. [1]

The region associated with 24831 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24831 that are always titled at the latitude of Elkhorn (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 24831

Solar Radiation Data in 24831

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24831.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24831

Solar Radiation Data in 24831

The region associated with 24831 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24831 is September with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.6 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 24831 are December with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24831 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24831

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24831, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 24831 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24831 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 24831

Sunrise / Sunset in 24831

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 24831

Best Months for Solar in 24831

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24831

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24831 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24831

The Power of Solar in 24831

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24831. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24831. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24831

Solar Radiation Data in 24831

24831 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5333.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24831 is August with an average of 504.58 kWhac, followed by July at 495.4 kWhac and September at 492.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24831 are December with an average of 340.45 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 361.37 kWhac and January at 365.06 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24831 [5]

Thu May 2
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 83°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri May 3
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 15%
Mon May 6
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 4 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about 24831

About 24831

The ZIP code 24831 is associated with the city of Elkhorn in McDowell County in West Virginia.

24831 Solar Power

24831 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24831, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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