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Solar Power in 28906 (Murphy, NC)

Solar Energy in 28906

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 28906 with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28906

Solar panels in 28906 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28906

The total length of the day in 28906 (Murphy, NC) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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28906 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28906 (Murphy, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28906

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28906.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28906

Solar Radiation Data in 28906

Based on historical 28906 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28906. [1]

The region associated with 28906 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28906 that are always titled at the latitude of Murphy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% 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 28906

Solar Radiation Data in 28906

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28906.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28906

Solar Radiation Data in 28906

The region associated with 28906 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28906 is June with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28906 are December with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28906 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28906

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28906, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 28906 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28906 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 28906

Sunrise / Sunset in 28906

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 8:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 28906

Best Months for Solar in 28906

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28906

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28906 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28906

The Power of Solar in 28906

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28906. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28906. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28906

Solar Radiation Data in 28906

28906 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5647.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28906 is May with an average of 515.84 kWhac, followed by August at 511.34 kWhac and October at 507.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28906 are December with an average of 387.29 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 401.12 kWhac and January at 412.39 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28906 [5]

Fri Apr 26
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 30%
Mon Apr 29
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 26%
Tue Apr 30
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 40%
Wed May 1
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about 28906

About 28906

The ZIP code 28906 is associated with the city of Murphy in Cherokee County in North Carolina.

28906 Solar Power

28906 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28906, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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