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Solar Energy in Mcveytown, PA

Solar Energy in Mcveytown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mcveytown with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mcveytown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mcveytown

The total length of the day in Mcveytown, PA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Mcveytown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mcveytown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Mcveytown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mcveytown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcveytown

Based on historical Mcveytown, 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 Mcveytown. [1]

Mcveytown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mcveytown that are always titled at the latitude of Mcveytown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Mcveytown

Solar Radiation Data in Mcveytown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mcveytown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcveytown

Mcveytown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mcveytown is July with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.42 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mcveytown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mcveytown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mcveytown, PA, of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Mcveytown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mcveytown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Mcveytown

Best Months for Solar in Mcveytown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mcveytown

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Solar Power Output in Mcveytown

The Power of Solar in Mcveytown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mcveytown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mcveytown

Mcveytown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5088.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mcveytown is July with an average of 504.29 kWhac, followed by August at 491.56 kWhac and May at 488.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mcveytown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 277.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 325.3 kWhac and February at 358.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mcveytown

Mcveytown Electricity Costs

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Mcveytown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mcveytown, PA [5]

Thu Dec 26
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 43°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 8%
Fri Dec 27
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Dec 28
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Calm: 3 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Dec 31
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mcveytown

About Mcveytown

The borough of Mcveytown, PA in Mifflin County has an approximate population of 342. [6]

Mcveytown Solar Power

Mcveytown, PA Solar Energy

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

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