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Solar Energy in Staunton, VA

Solar Energy in Staunton

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Staunton with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Staunton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Staunton

The total length of the day in Staunton, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Staunton, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Staunton, VA

Solar Energy Data in Staunton, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Staunton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Staunton

Based on historical Staunton, VA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Staunton. [1]

Staunton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Staunton that are always titled at the latitude of Staunton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.95 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Staunton

Solar Radiation Data in Staunton, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Staunton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Staunton

Staunton, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Staunton is June with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.59 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Staunton (Virginia) are December with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Staunton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Staunton, VA, of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Staunton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Staunton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Staunton

Best Months for Solar in Staunton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Staunton

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Solar Power Output in Staunton

The Power of Solar in Staunton, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Staunton, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Staunton

Staunton (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5664.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Staunton is May with an average of 513.1 kWhac, followed by April at 505.2 kWhac and July at 503.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Staunton (Virginia) are December with an average of 392.38 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 423.22 kWhac and January at 429.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Staunton

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Staunton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Staunton, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Staunton

About Staunton

The city of Staunton, VA in Staunton County has an approximate population of 23,746. [6]

Staunton Solar Power

Staunton, VA Solar Energy

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

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