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Solar Energy in Northport, NY

Solar Energy in Northport

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Northport with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Northport

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Northport

The total length of the day in Northport, NY today (November 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Northport, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Northport, NY

Solar Energy Data in Northport, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Northport, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Northport

Based on historical Northport, 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 Northport. [1]

Northport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Northport that are always titled at the latitude of Northport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% 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 Northport

Solar Radiation Data in Northport, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Northport, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Northport

Northport, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Northport is July with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Northport (New York) are December with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Northport

The average monthly solar radiation level in Northport, NY, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Northport vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Northport

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 4:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Northport

Best Months for Solar in Northport

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Northport

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Solar Power Output in Northport

The Power of Solar in Northport, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Northport, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Northport

Northport (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5626.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Northport is July with an average of 542.97 kWhac, followed by August at 536.27 kWhac and June at 522.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Northport (New York) are December with an average of 349.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 371.66 kWhac and January at 389.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Northport

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Weather Forecast for Northport, NY [5]

Sun Nov 24
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 8%
Mon Nov 25
46°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Nov 26
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Nov 27
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 81%
Thu Nov 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 29
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Northport

About Northport

The village of Northport, NY in Suffolk County has an approximate population of 7,401. [6]

Northport Solar Power

Northport, NY Solar Energy

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

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