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Solar Power in 12427 (Elka Park, NY)

Solar Energy in 12427

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 12427 with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 12427

Solar panels in 12427 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 12427

The total length of the day in 12427 (Elka Park, NY) today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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12427 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 12427 (Elka Park, NY)

Solar Energy Data for 12427

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 12427.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 12427

Solar Radiation Data in 12427

Based on historical 12427 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 12427. [1]

The region associated with 12427 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 12427 that are always titled at the latitude of Elka Park (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.79 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 12427

Solar Radiation Data in 12427

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 12427.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 12427

Solar Radiation Data in 12427

The region associated with 12427 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 12427 is July with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 12427 are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 12427 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 12427

The average monthly solar radiation level in 12427, of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 12427 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12427 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 12427

Sunrise / Sunset in 12427

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 12427

Best Months for Solar in 12427

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 12427

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 12427 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 12427

The Power of Solar in 12427

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12427. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12427. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 12427

Solar Radiation Data in 12427

12427 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5240.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 12427 is March with an average of 524.3 kWhac, followed by July at 508.38 kWhac and August at 507.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 12427 are December with an average of 294.32 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 323.17 kWhac and January at 376.68 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 12427 [5]

Sun Dec 22
10°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 2°F
Max: 12°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
17°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 20°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 57%
Tue Dec 24
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 84%
Wed Dec 25
25°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 29°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 62%
Thu Dec 26
29°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 32°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
25°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 29°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 12427

About 12427

The ZIP code 12427 is associated with the city of Elka Park in Greene County in New York.

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12427 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12427, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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