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Solar Energy in Nags Head, NC

Solar Energy in Nags Head

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Nags Head with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Nags Head

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Nags Head

The total length of the day in Nags Head, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Nags Head, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Nags Head, NC

Solar Energy Data in Nags Head, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Nags Head, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Nags Head

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

Nags Head has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Nags Head that are always titled at the latitude of Nags Head (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 Nags Head

Solar Radiation Data in Nags Head, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Nags Head.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Nags Head, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Nags Head

Nags Head, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Nags Head is May with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Nags Head (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Nags Head vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Nags Head

The average monthly solar radiation level in Nags Head, NC, of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% 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: Nags Head vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Nags Head 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 Nags Head

Sunrise / Sunset in Nags Head

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Nags Head

Best Months for Solar in Nags Head

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Nags Head

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Solar Power Output in Nags Head

The Power of Solar in Nags Head, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Nags Head, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Nags Head

Nags Head (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5882.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Nags Head is May with an average of 561.86 kWhac, followed by July at 548.43 kWhac and April at 543.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Nags Head (North Carolina) are December with an average of 384.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 411.8 kWhac and February at 419.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Nags Head

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Nags Head Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Nags Head, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Apr 1
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Nags Head

About Nags Head

The town of Nags Head, NC in Dare County has an approximate population of 2,757. [6]

Nags Head Solar Power

Nags Head, NC Solar Energy

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

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