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Solar Energy in Metaline Falls, WA

Solar Energy in Metaline Falls

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Metaline Falls with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Metaline Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Metaline Falls

The total length of the day in Metaline Falls, WA today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Metaline Falls, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Metaline Falls, WA

Solar Energy Data in Metaline Falls, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Metaline Falls, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Metaline Falls

Based on historical Metaline Falls, 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 Metaline Falls. [1]

Metaline Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Metaline Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Metaline Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Metaline Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Metaline Falls, WA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Metaline Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Metaline Falls, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Metaline Falls

Metaline Falls, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Metaline Falls is July with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Metaline Falls (Washington) are December with an average of 1.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 1.77 kWh/m2/day and January at 1.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Metaline Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Metaline Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Metaline Falls, WA, of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 8% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 36% 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: Metaline Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Metaline Falls 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 Metaline Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Metaline Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 3:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Metaline Falls

Best Months for Solar in Metaline Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Metaline Falls

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Solar Power Output in Metaline Falls

The Power of Solar in Metaline Falls, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Metaline Falls, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Metaline Falls

Metaline Falls (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4757.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Metaline Falls is July with an average of 606.27 kWhac, followed by August at 575.11 kWhac and May at 531.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Metaline Falls (Washington) are November with an average of 175.02 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 183.78 kWhac and January at 197.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Metaline Falls

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Metaline Falls Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Metaline Falls, WA [5]

Sun Dec 22
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F
Calm: 3 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
39°F
Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 39°F
Calm: 3 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Calm: 3 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
37°F
Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Metaline Falls

About Metaline Falls

The town of Metaline Falls, WA in Pend Oreille County has an approximate population of 238. [6]

Metaline Falls Solar Power

Metaline Falls, WA Solar Energy

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