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Solar Power in 17355 (Railroad, PA)

Solar Energy in 17355

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 17355 with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 17355

Solar panels in 17355 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17355

The total length of the day in 17355 (Railroad, PA) today (April 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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17355 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 17355 (Railroad, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17355

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 17355.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 17355

Solar Radiation Data in 17355

Based on historical 17355 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 17355. [1]

The region associated with 17355 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 17355 that are always titled at the latitude of Railroad (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 17355

Solar Radiation Data in 17355

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 17355.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 17355

Solar Radiation Data in 17355

The region associated with 17355 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 17355 is July with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 17355 are December with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 17355 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17355

The average monthly solar radiation level in 17355, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 17355 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17355 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 17355

Sunrise / Sunset in 17355

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 03, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:49
Solar Energy Statistics for 17355

Best Months for Solar in 17355

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 17355

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 17355 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 17355

The Power of Solar in 17355

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17355. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17355. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 17355

Solar Radiation Data in 17355

17355 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5586.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 17355 is July with an average of 542.56 kWhac, followed by May at 521.2 kWhac and August at 515.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 17355 are December with an average of 350.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 393.53 kWhac and November at 402.81 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 17355 [5]

Thu Apr 3
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 4
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 5
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 6
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 7
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Apr 8
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about 17355

About 17355

The ZIP code 17355 is associated with the city of Railroad in York County in Pennsylvania.

17355 Solar Power

17355 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17355, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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