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Solar Power in 21285 (Towson, MD)

Solar Energy in 21285

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 21285 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 21285

Solar panels in 21285 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21285

The total length of the day in 21285 (Towson, MD) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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21285 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 21285 (Towson, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21285

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 21285.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 21285

Solar Radiation Data in 21285

Based on historical 21285 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 21285. [1]

The region associated with 21285 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 21285 that are always titled at the latitude of Towson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 21285

Solar Radiation Data in 21285

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 21285.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 21285

Solar Radiation Data in 21285

The region associated with 21285 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 21285 is July with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 21285 are December with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 21285 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21285

The average monthly solar radiation level in 21285, of 4.98 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: 21285 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21285 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 21285

Sunrise / Sunset in 21285

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 21285

Best Months for Solar in 21285

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 21285

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 21285 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 21285

The Power of Solar in 21285

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21285. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21285. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 21285

Solar Radiation Data in 21285

21285 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5686.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 21285 is July with an average of 546.12 kWhac, followed by August at 523.45 kWhac and April at 519.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 21285 are December with an average of 372.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 398.75 kWhac and November at 404.17 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 21285 [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 64%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about 21285

About 21285

The ZIP code 21285 is associated with the city of Towson in Baltimore County in Maryland.

21285 Solar Power

21285 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21285, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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