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Solar Energy in Ellensburg, WA

Solar Energy in Ellensburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ellensburg with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ellensburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ellensburg

The total length of the day in Ellensburg, WA today (April 25, 2024) will be 14 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Ellensburg, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ellensburg, WA

Solar Energy Data in Ellensburg, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ellensburg, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Ellensburg

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

Ellensburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ellensburg that are always titled at the latitude of Ellensburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.77 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 Ellensburg

Solar Radiation Data in Ellensburg, WA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ellensburg, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Ellensburg

Ellensburg, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ellensburg is July with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.23 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ellensburg (Washington) are January with an average of 1.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ellensburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ellensburg, WA, of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Ellensburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ellensburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:53 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Ellensburg

Best Months for Solar in Ellensburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ellensburg

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Solar Power Output in Ellensburg

The Power of Solar in Ellensburg, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ellensburg, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Ellensburg

Ellensburg (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5626.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ellensburg is July with an average of 665.26 kWhac, followed by August at 647.4 kWhac and June at 612.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ellensburg (Washington) are January with an average of 187.62 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 220.75 kWhac and November at 277.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ellensburg

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Ellensburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ellensburg, WA [5]

Thu Apr 25
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sat Apr 27
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 42%
Tue Apr 30
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Ellensburg

About Ellensburg

The city of Ellensburg, WA in Kittitas County has an approximate population of 18,174. [6]

Ellensburg Solar Power

Ellensburg, WA Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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