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Solar Energy in Pax, WV

Solar Energy in Pax

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Pax with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pax

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pax

The total length of the day in Pax, WV today (December 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Pax, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pax, WV

Solar Energy Data in Pax, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pax, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pax

Based on historical Pax, 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 Pax. [1]

Pax has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pax that are always titled at the latitude of Pax (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 Pax

Solar Radiation Data in Pax, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pax, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pax

Pax, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pax is June with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.45 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pax (West Virginia) are January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pax

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pax, WV, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Pax vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pax

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Pax

Best Months for Solar in Pax

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pax

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Solar Power Output in Pax

The Power of Solar in Pax, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pax, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pax

Pax (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5236.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pax is June with an average of 494.25 kWhac, followed by August at 493.62 kWhac and May at 493.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pax (West Virginia) are January with an average of 324.39 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 347.62 kWhac and February at 364.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pax

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Weather Forecast for Pax, WV [5]

Mon Dec 23
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 19°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Dec 26
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 71%
Fri Dec 27
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Dec 28
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pax

About Pax

The town of Pax, WV in Fayette County has an approximate population of 167. [6]

Pax Solar Power

Pax, WV Solar Energy

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

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