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Solar Energy in Garden City, NY

Solar Energy in Garden City

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

Solar Panels in Garden City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Garden City

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

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Garden City, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Garden City, NY

Solar Energy Data in Garden City, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Garden City, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Garden City

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

Garden City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Garden City that are always titled at the latitude of Garden City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 Garden City

Solar Radiation Data in Garden City, NY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Garden City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Garden City, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Garden City

Garden City, NY 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 Garden City is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Garden City (New York) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Garden City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Garden City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Garden City, NY, 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: Garden City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Garden City 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 Garden City

Sunrise / Sunset in Garden City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Garden City

Best Months for Solar in Garden City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Garden City

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Solar Power Output in Garden City

The Power of Solar in Garden City, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Garden City, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Garden City

Garden City (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5710.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Garden City is July with an average of 557.41 kWhac, followed by August at 553.16 kWhac and March at 537.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Garden City (New York) are December with an average of 316.89 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 382.92 kWhac and January at 404.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Garden City

Garden City Electricity Costs

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Garden City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Garden City, NY [5]

Tue Mar 19
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 21%
Wed Mar 20
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 39%
Thu Mar 21
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 62%
Fri Mar 22
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 33%
Sat Mar 23
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Garden City

About Garden City

The village of Garden City, NY in Nassau County has an approximate population of 22,371. [6]

Garden City Solar Power

Garden City, NY Solar Energy

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

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