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Solar Energy in Harpers Ferry, WV

Solar Energy in Harpers Ferry

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Harpers Ferry with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harpers Ferry

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harpers Ferry

The total length of the day in Harpers Ferry, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Harpers Ferry, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harpers Ferry, WV

Solar Energy Data in Harpers Ferry, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harpers Ferry, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Harpers Ferry

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

Harpers Ferry has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harpers Ferry that are always titled at the latitude of Harpers Ferry (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Harpers Ferry

Solar Radiation Data in Harpers Ferry, WV

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Harpers Ferry.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harpers Ferry, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harpers Ferry is July with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harpers Ferry (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Harpers Ferry vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Harpers Ferry

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harpers Ferry, WV, of 4.87 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: Harpers Ferry vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry

Sunrise / Sunset in Harpers Ferry

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Harpers Ferry

Best Months for Solar in Harpers Ferry

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harpers Ferry

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Solar Power Output in Harpers Ferry

The Power of Solar in Harpers Ferry, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harpers Ferry, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5529.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harpers Ferry is July with an average of 538.86 kWhac, followed by August at 522.44 kWhac and May at 514.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harpers Ferry (West Virginia) are December with an average of 331.66 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 380.29 kWhac and November at 386.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry Electricity Costs

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Harpers Ferry Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harpers Ferry, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Dec 27
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Dec 28
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Calm: 3 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Harpers Ferry

About Harpers Ferry

The town of Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 286. [6]

Harpers Ferry Solar Power

Harpers Ferry, WV Solar Energy

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

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