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Solar Power in 46960 (Monterey, IN)

Solar Energy in 46960

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 46960 with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 46960

Solar panels in 46960 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46960

The total length of the day in 46960 (Monterey, IN) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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46960 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 46960 (Monterey, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46960

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 46960.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 46960

Solar Radiation Data in 46960

Based on historical 46960 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 46960. [1]

The region associated with 46960 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 46960 that are always titled at the latitude of Monterey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.6 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 46960

Solar Radiation Data in 46960

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 46960.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 46960

Solar Radiation Data in 46960

The region associated with 46960 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 46960 is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 46960 are December with an average of 2.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 46960 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46960

The average monthly solar radiation level in 46960, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 46960 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46960 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 46960

Sunrise / Sunset in 46960

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 8:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:52
Solar Energy Statistics for 46960

Best Months for Solar in 46960

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 46960

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 46960 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 46960

The Power of Solar in 46960

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46960. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46960. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 46960

Solar Radiation Data in 46960

46960 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5428.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 46960 is July with an average of 566.32 kWhac, followed by August at 545.63 kWhac and June at 536.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 46960 are December with an average of 285.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 317.73 kWhac and November at 348.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 46960 [5]

Fri Apr 26
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sat Apr 27
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed May 1
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 46960

About 46960

The ZIP code 46960 is associated with the city of Monterey in Pulaski County in Indiana.

46960 Solar Power

46960 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46960, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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