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Solar Power in 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC)

Solar Energy in 28605

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 28605 with an average of 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28605

Solar panels in 28605 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28605

The total length of the day in 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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28605 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28605

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28605.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28605

Solar Radiation Data in 28605

Based on historical 28605 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28605. [1]

The region associated with 28605 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28605 that are always titled at the latitude of Blowing Rock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 28605

Solar Radiation Data in 28605

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28605.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28605

Solar Radiation Data in 28605

The region associated with 28605 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28605 is April with an average of 5.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.38 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28605 are December with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28605 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28605

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28605, of 4.97 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: 28605 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28605 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 28605

Sunrise / Sunset in 28605

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:20
Solar Energy Statistics for 28605

Best Months for Solar in 28605

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28605

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28605 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28605

The Power of Solar in 28605

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28605. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28605. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28605

Solar Radiation Data in 28605

28605 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5439.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28605 is May with an average of 495.87 kWhac, followed by April at 493.05 kWhac and March at 477.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28605 are December with an average of 380.61 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 413.63 kWhac and January at 430.55 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28605 [5]

Fri Apr 19
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sat Apr 20
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed Apr 24
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about 28605

About 28605

The ZIP code 28605 is associated with the city of Blowing Rock in Watauga County in North Carolina.

28605 Solar Power

28605 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28605, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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