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Solar Power in 72821 (Altus, AR)

Solar Energy in 72821

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 72821 with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 72821

Solar panels in 72821 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72821

The total length of the day in 72821 (Altus, AR) today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 72821 (Altus, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72821

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 72821.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 72821

Solar Radiation Data in 72821

Based on historical 72821 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72821. [1]

The region associated with 72821 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 72821 that are always titled at the latitude of Altus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 72821

Solar Radiation Data in 72821

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72821.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 72821

Solar Radiation Data in 72821

The region associated with 72821 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72821 is August with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72821 are December with an average of 4.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 72821 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72821

The average monthly solar radiation level in 72821, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 72821 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72821 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 72821

Sunrise / Sunset in 72821

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for 72821

Best Months for Solar in 72821

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 72821

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 72821 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 72821

The Power of Solar in 72821

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72821. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72821. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 72821

Solar Radiation Data in 72821

72821 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5728.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72821 is August with an average of 536.69 kWhac, followed by June at 524.18 kWhac and September at 522.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72821 are December with an average of 399.79 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 399.99 kWhac and January at 430.05 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 72821 [5]

Thu May 2
70°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue May 7
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

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About 72821

The ZIP code 72821 is associated with the city of Altus in Franklin County in Arkansas.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72821, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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