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Solar Energy in Layton, UT

Solar Energy in Layton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Layton with an average of 7.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Layton

Solar panels in Layton that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Layton

The total length of the day in Layton, UT today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Layton, UT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Layton, UT

Solar Energy Data in Layton, UT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Layton, UT

Solar Radiation Data in Layton

Based on historical Layton, UT data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Layton. [1]

Layton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 20% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Layton that are always titled at the latitude of Layton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.9 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 Layton

Solar Radiation Data in Layton, UT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Layton, UT

Solar Radiation Data in Layton

Layton, UT has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Layton is August with an average of 7.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.97 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Layton (Utah) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Layton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Layton, UT, of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Layton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Layton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Layton

Best Months for Solar in Layton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Layton

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Solar Power Output in Layton

The Power of Solar in Layton, UT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Layton, UT

Solar Radiation Data in Layton

Layton (UT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6171.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Layton is August with an average of 637.24 kWhac, followed by July at 630.56 kWhac and June at 616.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Layton (Utah) are December with an average of 295.97 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.63 kWhac and February at 382.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Layton

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Weather Forecast for Layton, UT [5]

Sat Apr 20
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sun Apr 21
65°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 21%
Mon Apr 22
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 23
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 94%
Wed Apr 24
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 32%
Thu Apr 25
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Layton

About Layton

The city of Layton, UT in Davis County has an approximate population of 67,311. [6]

Layton Solar Power

Layton, UT Solar Energy

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

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