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Solar Energy in Columbia City, OR

Solar Energy in Columbia City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Columbia City with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Columbia City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Columbia City

The total length of the day in Columbia City, OR today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Columbia City, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Columbia City, OR

Solar Energy Data in Columbia City, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Columbia City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Columbia City

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

Columbia City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Columbia City that are always titled at the latitude of Columbia City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.36 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 Columbia City

Solar Radiation Data in Columbia City, OR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Columbia City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Columbia City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Columbia City

Columbia City, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Columbia City is July with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Columbia City (Oregon) are January with an average of 1.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 1.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Columbia City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Columbia City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Columbia City, OR, of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 40% 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: Columbia City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Columbia City 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 Columbia City

Sunrise / Sunset in Columbia City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 4:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Columbia City

Best Months for Solar in Columbia City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Columbia City

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Solar Power Output in Columbia City

The Power of Solar in Columbia City, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Columbia City, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Columbia City

Columbia City (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4416.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Columbia City is July with an average of 559.13 kWhac, followed by August at 532.4 kWhac and May at 482.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Columbia City (Oregon) are January with an average of 182.3 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 186.39 kWhac and November at 206.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Columbia City

Columbia City Electricity Costs

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Columbia City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Columbia City, OR [5]

Sat Nov 23
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 65%
Wed Nov 27
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 38%
Thu Nov 28
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about Columbia City

About Columbia City

The city of Columbia City, OR in Columbia County has an approximate population of 1,946. [6]

Columbia City Solar Power

Columbia City, OR Solar Energy

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

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