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Solar Energy in Newton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Newton with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Newton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Newton

The total length of the day in Newton, MA today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Newton, MA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Newton, MA

Solar Energy Data in Newton, MA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Newton, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Newton

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

Newton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Newton that are always titled at the latitude of Newton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 Newton

Solar Radiation Data in Newton, MA

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Newton, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Newton

Newton, MA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Newton is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Newton (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and January at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Newton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Newton, MA, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Newton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Newton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:48 am
    • Sunset: 5:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Newton

Best Months for Solar in Newton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Newton

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Solar Power Output in Newton

The Power of Solar in Newton, MA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Newton, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Newton

Newton (MA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5471.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Newton is July with an average of 541.29 kWhac, followed by August at 522.35 kWhac and May at 509.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Newton (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 324.93 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 361.61 kWhac and January at 406.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Newton

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Weather Forecast for Newton, MA [5]

Tue Mar 19
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 31%
Wed Mar 20
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 34%
Thu Mar 21
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 22
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 23
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Newton

About Newton

The city of Newton, MA in Middlesex County has an approximate population of 85,146. [6]

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Newton, MA Solar Energy

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