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Solar Energy in Jonestown, PA

Solar Energy in Jonestown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Jonestown with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jonestown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jonestown

The total length of the day in Jonestown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Jonestown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jonestown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Jonestown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jonestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonestown

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

Jonestown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jonestown that are always titled at the latitude of Jonestown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 Jonestown

Solar Radiation Data in Jonestown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jonestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonestown

Jonestown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jonestown is July with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.52 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jonestown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Jonestown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jonestown, PA, of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Jonestown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Jonestown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Jonestown

Best Months for Solar in Jonestown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jonestown

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Solar Power Output in Jonestown

The Power of Solar in Jonestown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jonestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonestown

Jonestown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5197.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jonestown is July with an average of 522.03 kWhac, followed by August at 498.11 kWhac and May at 496.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jonestown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 303.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 339.61 kWhac and January at 355.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jonestown

Jonestown Electricity Costs

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Jonestown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Jonestown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Jonestown

About Jonestown

The borough of Jonestown, PA in Lebanon County has an approximate population of 1,905. [6]

Jonestown Solar Power

Jonestown, PA Solar Energy

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

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