Peak Sun Hours in 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
- Solar zone
- Zone 5 (exceptional)
- Best month
- June (8.3)
- Worst month
- December (3.5)
- Climate
- Temperate · 21.8°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 4.18 | 4.79 | 1.39 | 12.1 | 61 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 5.17 | 4.98 | 1.76 | 13.7 | 56 |
| Mar | 6.02 | 6.44 | 5.83 | 2.09 | 17.1 | 51 |
| Apr | 7.08 | 7.51 | 6.08 | 2.50 | 20.9 | 45 |
| May | 7.76 | 8.08 | 6.68 | 2.53 | 25.3 | 40 |
| Jun | 8.30 | 8.39 | 8.15 | 2.07 | 28.5 | 40 |
| Jul | 8.13 | 8.20 | 8.28 | 1.90 | 29.9 | 42 |
| Aug | 7.57 | 7.63 | 7.86 | 1.81 | 29.9 | 45 |
| Sep | 6.61 | 6.69 | 7.09 | 1.71 | 27.5 | 50 |
| Oct | 5.29 | 5.45 | 6.04 | 1.59 | 23.7 | 56 |
| Nov | 4.14 | 4.39 | 5.40 | 1.36 | 18.7 | 59 |
| Dec | 3.55 | 3.85 | 4.90 | 1.25 | 14.0 | 62 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
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Sizing against worst-month PSH of 3.55 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in 6th of October City
6th of October City, Egypt has a temperate climate with meaningful seasonal variation in solar resource. Its annual peak sun hours average 6.07 kWh/m²/day, a exceptional solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in 6th of October City is June (summer) at 8.3 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 3.55 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the December value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
6th of October City's exceptional solar resource means panels can be sized close to demand rather than heavily oversized, which keeps installation costs down.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in 6th of October City?
- 6th of October City averages 6.07 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 3.55 in December to 8.3 in June.
- How many solar panels do I need in 6th of October City?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At 6th of October City's annual average of 6.07 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 3 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in 6th of October City?
- Sizing against 6th of October City's worst month (December, 3.55 kWh/m²/day) with 2 days of autonomy at 80% depth of discharge, a 5 kWh/day load needs about a 12.5 kWh battery bank.
- How does 6th of October City's solar resource compare globally?
- 6th of October City sits in solar zone 5 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 6.07 kWh/m²/day — exceptional by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- How much does winter reduce solar output in 6th of October City?
- 6th of October City's worst month (December) delivers 3.55 kWh/m²/day — about 43% of the summer peak of 8.3. Off-grid systems here typically oversize 1.5–2× or pair with a backup source.
- Do cloudy days significantly affect 6th of October City's solar?
- Partly. Diffuse light still produces 10–25% of clear-sky output. 6th of October City's 6.07 kWh/m²/day already reflects average cloudiness, so no further derating is needed for sizing.
- What panel tilt works best in 6th of October City?
- At 6th of October City's latitude (30°), a fixed tilt near 30° balances year-round yield. Winter-heavy loads favor latitude + 15°; summer-heavy, latitude − 15°.