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Solar Energy in Laurel Mountain, PA

Solar Energy in Laurel Mountain

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Laurel Mountain with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Laurel Mountain

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Laurel Mountain

The total length of the day in Laurel Mountain, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Laurel Mountain, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Laurel Mountain, PA

Solar Energy Data in Laurel Mountain, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Laurel Mountain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Laurel Mountain

Based on historical Laurel Mountain, 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 Laurel Mountain. [1]

Laurel Mountain has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Laurel Mountain that are always titled at the latitude of Laurel Mountain (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.35 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 Laurel Mountain

Solar Radiation Data in Laurel Mountain, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Laurel Mountain.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Laurel Mountain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Laurel Mountain

Laurel Mountain, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Laurel Mountain is July with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.55 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Laurel Mountain (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Laurel Mountain vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Laurel Mountain

The average monthly solar radiation level in Laurel Mountain, PA, of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Laurel Mountain vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Laurel Mountain 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 Laurel Mountain

Sunrise / Sunset in Laurel Mountain

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Laurel Mountain

Best Months for Solar in Laurel Mountain

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Laurel Mountain

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Solar Power Output in Laurel Mountain

The Power of Solar in Laurel Mountain, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Laurel Mountain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Laurel Mountain

Laurel Mountain (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4970.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Laurel Mountain is May with an average of 518.94 kWhac, followed by July at 516.24 kWhac and August at 503.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Laurel Mountain (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 256.72 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 284.04 kWhac and February at 324.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Laurel Mountain

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Laurel Mountain Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Laurel Mountain, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
40°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sat Mar 30
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Apr 3
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Laurel Mountain

About Laurel Mountain

The borough of Laurel Mountain, PA in Somerset County has an approximate population of 167. [6]

Laurel Mountain Solar Power

Laurel Mountain, PA Solar Energy

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

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