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Solar Energy in Hood River, OR

Solar Energy in Hood River

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hood River with an average of 7.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hood River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hood River

The total length of the day in Hood River, OR today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Hood River, OR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hood River, OR

Solar Energy Data in Hood River, OR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hood River, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Hood River

Based on historical Hood River, 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 Hood River. [1]

Hood River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hood River that are always titled at the latitude of Hood River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Hood River

Solar Radiation Data in Hood River, OR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Hood River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hood River, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Hood River

Hood River, OR has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hood River is July with an average of 7.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hood River (Oregon) are December with an average of 1.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Hood River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Hood River

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hood River, OR, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Hood River vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Hood River 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 Hood River

Sunrise / Sunset in Hood River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Hood River

Best Months for Solar in Hood River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hood River

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Solar Power Output in Hood River

The Power of Solar in Hood River, OR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hood River, OR

Solar Radiation Data in Hood River

Hood River (OR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5322.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hood River is July with an average of 646.44 kWhac, followed by August at 639.01 kWhac and June at 593.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hood River (Oregon) are December with an average of 185.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 204.99 kWhac and November at 244.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hood River

Hood River Electricity Costs

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Hood River Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hood River, OR [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about Hood River

About Hood River

The city of Hood River, OR in Hood River County has an approximate population of 7,167. [6]

Hood River Solar Power

Hood River, OR Solar Energy

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

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