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Solar Energy in Thurmont, MD

Solar Energy in Thurmont

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thurmont with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thurmont

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thurmont

The total length of the day in Thurmont, MD today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Thurmont, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thurmont, MD

Solar Energy Data in Thurmont, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thurmont, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Thurmont

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

Thurmont has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thurmont that are always titled at the latitude of Thurmont (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Thurmont

Solar Radiation Data in Thurmont, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thurmont, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Thurmont

Thurmont, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thurmont is July with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.63 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thurmont (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thurmont

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thurmont, MD, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Thurmont vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thurmont

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Thurmont

Best Months for Solar in Thurmont

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thurmont

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Solar Power Output in Thurmont

The Power of Solar in Thurmont, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thurmont, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Thurmont

Thurmont (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5527.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thurmont is July with an average of 521.02 kWhac, followed by August at 516.69 kWhac and April at 516.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thurmont (Maryland) are December with an average of 343.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 388.73 kWhac and November at 393.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thurmont

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Weather Forecast for Thurmont, MD [5]

Mon Mar 18
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Mar 19
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Mar 20
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 96%
Thu Mar 21
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 9%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 25°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Mar 23
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Thurmont

About Thurmont

The town of Thurmont, MD in Frederick County has an approximate population of 6,170. [6]

Thurmont Solar Power

Thurmont, MD Solar Energy

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

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