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Solar Energy in Shamokin, PA

Solar Energy in Shamokin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Shamokin with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Shamokin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Shamokin

The total length of the day in Shamokin, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Shamokin, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Shamokin, PA

Solar Energy Data in Shamokin, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Shamokin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Shamokin

Based on historical Shamokin, 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 Shamokin. [1]

Shamokin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Shamokin that are always titled at the latitude of Shamokin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.58 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 Shamokin

Solar Radiation Data in Shamokin, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Shamokin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Shamokin

Shamokin, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Shamokin is July with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.5 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Shamokin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Shamokin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Shamokin, PA, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Shamokin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Shamokin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Shamokin

Best Months for Solar in Shamokin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Shamokin

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Solar Power Output in Shamokin

The Power of Solar in Shamokin, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Shamokin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Shamokin

Shamokin (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5137.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Shamokin is July with an average of 513.26 kWhac, followed by May at 505.24 kWhac and August at 490.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Shamokin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 276.3 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 336.83 kWhac and January at 367.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Shamokin

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Weather Forecast for Shamokin, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Shamokin

About Shamokin

The city of Shamokin, PA in Northumberland County has an approximate population of 7,374. [6]

Shamokin Solar Power

Shamokin, PA Solar Energy

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

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