Peak Sun Hours in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Solar zone
- Zone 3 (good)
- Best month
- June (6.7)
- Worst month
- December (2.6)
- Climate
- Continental · 9.1°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.77 | 4.03 | 3.60 | 1.34 | -2.3 | 55 |
| Feb | 3.25 | 5.14 | 3.36 | 1.66 | -0.8 | 63 |
| Mar | 4.48 | 6.57 | 4.09 | 2.18 | 3.9 | 61 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 7.80 | 4.52 | 2.48 | 9.2 | 59 |
| May | 6.25 | 8.55 | 5.37 | 2.61 | 13.8 | 51 |
| Jun | 6.67 | 8.75 | 5.51 | 2.72 | 17.4 | 51 |
| Jul | 6.38 | 8.42 | 4.92 | 2.82 | 19.0 | 63 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 7.72 | 4.69 | 2.54 | 18.2 | 67 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 6.77 | 5.71 | 1.92 | 15.1 | 59 |
| Oct | 4.49 | 5.48 | 5.98 | 1.38 | 10.1 | 45 |
| Nov | 3.15 | 4.22 | 4.61 | 1.17 | 5.0 | 42 |
| Dec | 2.62 | 3.63 | 3.95 | 1.12 | 0.5 | 46 |
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 2.62 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Srinagar
Srinagar, India has a continental climate with cold winters and warmer summers. Its annual peak sun hours average 4.72 kWh/m²/day, a good solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Srinagar is June (summer) at 6.67 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 2.62 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.
Srinagar's solar conditions are well within the range where off-grid PV is a straightforward engineering exercise with standard-sized arrays and lithium batteries.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Srinagar?
- Srinagar averages 4.72 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 2.62 in December to 6.67 in June.
- How many solar panels do I need in Srinagar?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Srinagar's annual average of 4.72 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 4 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Srinagar?
- Sizing against Srinagar's worst month (December, 2.62 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 Srinagar's solar resource compare globally?
- Srinagar sits in solar zone 3 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 4.72 kWh/m²/day — good by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- Does snow block solar panels in Srinagar?
- Yes — snow cover can drop output to near zero. In Srinagar's winter months (around December), brush panels after significant snowfall or design with steep tilt (45°+) so snow slides off naturally.
- How much does winter hurt solar output in Srinagar?
- Srinagar's worst month is December at 2.62 kWh/m²/day versus 6.67 in June — a 86% seasonal swing. Off-grid continental systems usually combine oversized arrays with wood-stove or generator backup.
- Is solar worth it in a continental climate like Srinagar's?
- Yes, but the seasonal ratio matters. Srinagar's annual 4.72 kWh/m²/day is solid; grid-tied net metering works well (summer credits offset winter draw). Full off-grid needs generator or hydro backup.