Peak Sun Hours in Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
- Solar zone
- Zone 1 (modest)
- Best month
- June (5.0)
- Worst month
- December (0.5)
- Climate
- Continental · 9.1°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.64 | 1.16 | 1.13 | 0.41 | 3.3 | 95 |
| Feb | 1.33 | 2.27 | 1.95 | 0.76 | 3.4 | 93 |
| Mar | 2.52 | 4.00 | 2.76 | 1.39 | 5.1 | 89 |
| Apr | 3.93 | 5.94 | 3.51 | 2.07 | 7.8 | 85 |
| May | 4.90 | 7.46 | 4.02 | 2.49 | 11.0 | 82 |
| Jun | 5.05 | 8.03 | 3.71 | 2.71 | 14.1 | 82 |
| Jul | 4.81 | 7.63 | 3.54 | 2.59 | 15.8 | 82 |
| Aug | 4.01 | 6.33 | 3.15 | 2.22 | 15.4 | 84 |
| Sep | 2.89 | 4.55 | 2.78 | 1.64 | 13.0 | 86 |
| Oct | 1.60 | 2.72 | 1.99 | 0.93 | 9.8 | 91 |
| Nov | 0.79 | 1.40 | 1.29 | 0.49 | 6.2 | 95 |
| Dec | 0.49 | 0.87 | 0.97 | 0.32 | 3.9 | 96 |
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 0.49 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom has a continental climate with cold winters and warmer summers. Its annual peak sun hours average 2.75 kWh/m²/day, a modest solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Stoke-on-Trent is June (summer) at 5.05 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 0.49 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.
Given the modest resource, Stoke-on-Trent installations typically oversize panels or combine solar with another source (grid, generator, hydro) for reliability.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Stoke-on-Trent?
- Stoke-on-Trent averages 2.75 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 0.49 in December to 5.05 in June.
- How many solar panels do I need in Stoke-on-Trent?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Stoke-on-Trent's annual average of 2.75 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 6 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Stoke-on-Trent?
- Sizing against Stoke-on-Trent's worst month (December, 0.49 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 Stoke-on-Trent's solar resource compare globally?
- Stoke-on-Trent sits in solar zone 1 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 2.75 kWh/m²/day — modest 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
- Yes — snow cover can drop output to near zero. In Stoke-on-Trent'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 Stoke-on-Trent?
- Stoke-on-Trent's worst month is December at 0.49 kWh/m²/day versus 5.05 in June — a 166% 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 Stoke-on-Trent's?
- Yes, but the seasonal ratio matters. Stoke-on-Trent's annual 2.75 kWh/m²/day is solid; grid-tied net metering works well (summer credits offset winter draw). Full off-grid needs generator or hydro backup.