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Solar Energy in Northfork, WV

Solar Energy in Northfork

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Northfork with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Northfork

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Northfork

The total length of the day in Northfork, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Northfork, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Northfork, WV

Solar Energy Data in Northfork, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Northfork, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Northfork

Based on historical Northfork, 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 Northfork. [1]

Northfork has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Northfork that are always titled at the latitude of Northfork (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Northfork

Solar Radiation Data in Northfork, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Northfork, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Northfork

Northfork, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Northfork is August with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Northfork (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Northfork

The average monthly solar radiation level in Northfork, WV, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Northfork vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Northfork

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 5:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Northfork

Best Months for Solar in Northfork

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Northfork

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Solar Power Output in Northfork

The Power of Solar in Northfork, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Northfork, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Northfork

Northfork (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5337.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Northfork is August with an average of 505.88 kWhac, followed by July at 498.94 kWhac and May at 492.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Northfork (West Virginia) are December with an average of 348.89 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 362.61 kWhac and January at 368.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Northfork

Northfork Electricity Costs

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Northfork Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Northfork, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Dec 27
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sat Dec 28
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Northfork

About Northfork

The town of Northfork, WV in McDowell County has an approximate population of 429. [6]

Northfork Solar Power

Northfork, WV Solar Energy

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

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