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Solar Energy in Winterstown, PA

Solar Energy in Winterstown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Winterstown with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Winterstown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Winterstown

The total length of the day in Winterstown, PA today (April 05, 2025) will be 12 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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Winterstown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Winterstown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Winterstown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Winterstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Winterstown

Based on historical Winterstown, 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 Winterstown. [1]

Winterstown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Winterstown that are always titled at the latitude of Winterstown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.92 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 Winterstown

Solar Radiation Data in Winterstown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Winterstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Winterstown

Winterstown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Winterstown is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Winterstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Winterstown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Winterstown, PA, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Winterstown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Winterstown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 05, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:55
Solar Energy Statistics for Winterstown

Best Months for Solar in Winterstown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Winterstown

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Solar Power Output in Winterstown

The Power of Solar in Winterstown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Winterstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Winterstown

Winterstown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5506.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Winterstown is July with an average of 533.06 kWhac, followed by April at 518.7 kWhac and August at 513.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Winterstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 340.08 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 377.06 kWhac and January at 390.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Winterstown

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Winterstown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Winterstown, PA [5]

Sat Apr 5
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 6
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 7
36°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 8
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 72%
Wed Apr 9
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Apr 10
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Winterstown

About Winterstown

The borough of Winterstown, PA in York County has an approximate population of 632. [6]

Winterstown Solar Power

Winterstown, PA Solar Energy

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

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