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Solar Power in 71766 (Thornton, AR)

Solar Energy in 71766

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 71766 with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71766

Solar panels in 71766 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71766

The total length of the day in 71766 (Thornton, AR) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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71766 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71766 (Thornton, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 71766

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71766.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71766

Solar Radiation Data in 71766

Based on historical 71766 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71766. [1]

The region associated with 71766 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71766 that are always titled at the latitude of Thornton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 71766

Solar Radiation Data in 71766

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71766.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71766

Solar Radiation Data in 71766

The region associated with 71766 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71766 is September with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71766 are December with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71766 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71766

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71766, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 71766 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71766 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 71766

Sunrise / Sunset in 71766

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:13
Solar Energy Statistics for 71766

Best Months for Solar in 71766

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71766

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71766 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71766

The Power of Solar in 71766

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71766. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71766. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71766

Solar Radiation Data in 71766

71766 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5589.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71766 is September with an average of 519.71 kWhac, followed by August at 513.29 kWhac and July at 501.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71766 are December with an average of 374.3 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 390.65 kWhac and November at 416.09 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71766 [5]

Fri Apr 19
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 24
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 71766

About 71766

The ZIP code 71766 is associated with the city of Thornton in Calhoun County in Arkansas.

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71766 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71766, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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