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Solar Energy in Nelsonville, NY

Solar Energy in Nelsonville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Nelsonville with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Nelsonville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Nelsonville

The total length of the day in Nelsonville, NY today (April 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Nelsonville, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Nelsonville, NY

Solar Energy Data in Nelsonville, NY

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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 Nelsonville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Nelsonville

Based on historical Nelsonville, 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 Nelsonville. [1]

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

Solar installations in Nelsonville that are always titled at the latitude of Nelsonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 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 Nelsonville

Solar Radiation Data in Nelsonville, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Nelsonville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Nelsonville

Nelsonville, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Nelsonville is July with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Nelsonville (New York) are December with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Nelsonville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Nelsonville, NY, of 4.84 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: Nelsonville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Nelsonville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Nelsonville

Best Months for Solar in Nelsonville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Nelsonville

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Solar Power Output in Nelsonville

The Power of Solar in Nelsonville, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Nelsonville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Nelsonville

Nelsonville (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5362.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Nelsonville is July with an average of 521.16 kWhac, followed by August at 515.05 kWhac and May at 505.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Nelsonville (New York) are December with an average of 323.18 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 365.56 kWhac and January at 377.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Nelsonville

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Weather Forecast for Nelsonville, NY [5]

Fri Apr 18
68°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 44%
Sat Apr 19
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 20
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 21
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 22
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 84%
Wed Apr 23
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Nelsonville

About Nelsonville

The village of Nelsonville, NY in Putnam County has an approximate population of 628. [6]

Nelsonville Solar Power

Nelsonville, NY Solar Energy

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

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