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Solar Power in 03801 (Portsmouth, NH)

Solar Energy in 03801

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 03801 with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 03801

Solar panels in 03801 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 03801

The total length of the day in 03801 (Portsmouth, NH) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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03801 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 03801 (Portsmouth, NH)

Solar Energy Data for 03801

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 03801.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 03801

Solar Radiation Data in 03801

Based on historical 03801 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 03801. [1]

The region associated with 03801 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 03801 that are always titled at the latitude of Portsmouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 03801

Solar Radiation Data in 03801

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 03801.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 03801

Solar Radiation Data in 03801

The region associated with 03801 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 03801 is July with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 03801 are December with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 03801 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 03801

The average monthly solar radiation level in 03801, of 4.83 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: 03801 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 03801 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 03801

Sunrise / Sunset in 03801

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for 03801

Best Months for Solar in 03801

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 03801

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 03801 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 03801

The Power of Solar in 03801

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 03801. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 03801. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 03801

Solar Radiation Data in 03801

03801 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5535.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 03801 is July with an average of 544.41 kWhac, followed by May at 536.16 kWhac and August at 530.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 03801 are November with an average of 325.32 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 327.03 kWhac and January at 386.63 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 03801 [5]

Fri Mar 29
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 31%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 23%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 37°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 03801

About 03801

The ZIP code 03801 is associated with the city of Portsmouth in Rockingham County in New Hampshire.

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03801 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 03801, or for more solar-related resources for NH, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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