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Solar Energy in Sterling, OK

Solar Energy in Sterling

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Sterling with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sterling

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sterling

The total length of the day in Sterling, OK today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Sterling, OK Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sterling, OK

Solar Energy Data in Sterling, OK

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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 Sterling, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Sterling

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

Sterling has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sterling that are always titled at the latitude of Sterling (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.38 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 Sterling

Solar Radiation Data in Sterling, OK

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sterling, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Sterling

Sterling, OK has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sterling is August with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sterling (Oklahoma) are December with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.21 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sterling

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sterling, OK, of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Sterling vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sterling

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Sterling

Best Months for Solar in Sterling

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sterling

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Solar Power Output in Sterling

The Power of Solar in Sterling, OK

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sterling, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Sterling

Sterling (OK) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6382.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sterling is August with an average of 574.58 kWhac, followed by July at 561.78 kWhac and April at 556.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sterling (Oklahoma) are February with an average of 464.28 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 467.57 kWhac and November at 507.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sterling

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Weather Forecast for Sterling, OK [5]

Thu Nov 21
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Nov 23
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sun Nov 24
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Nov 25
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 81%
Tue Nov 26
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Sterling

About Sterling

The town of Sterling, OK in Comanche County has an approximate population of 793. [6]

Sterling Solar Power

Sterling, OK Solar Energy

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

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