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Solar Energy in Mcdonald, PA

Solar Energy in Mcdonald

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mcdonald with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mcdonald

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mcdonald

The total length of the day in Mcdonald, PA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Mcdonald, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mcdonald, PA

Solar Energy Data in Mcdonald, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mcdonald, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcdonald

Based on historical Mcdonald, 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 Mcdonald. [1]

Mcdonald has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mcdonald that are always titled at the latitude of Mcdonald (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Mcdonald

Solar Radiation Data in Mcdonald, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mcdonald, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcdonald

Mcdonald, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mcdonald is July with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mcdonald (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mcdonald

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mcdonald, PA, of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Mcdonald vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mcdonald

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 4:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Mcdonald

Best Months for Solar in Mcdonald

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mcdonald

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Solar Power Output in Mcdonald

The Power of Solar in Mcdonald, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mcdonald, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcdonald

Mcdonald (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5004.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mcdonald is July with an average of 520.15 kWhac, followed by August at 504.76 kWhac and May at 499.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mcdonald (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 266.08 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 315.5 kWhac and January at 320.51 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mcdonald

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Mcdonald Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mcdonald, PA [5]

Sat Dec 21
27°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sun Dec 22
25°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 51%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Light Rain
Min: 20°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mcdonald

About Mcdonald

The borough of Mcdonald, PA in Washington County has an approximate population of 2,149. [6]

Mcdonald Solar Power

Mcdonald, PA Solar Energy

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

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