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Solar Power in 66531 (Riley, KS)

Solar Energy in 66531

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 66531 with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 66531

Solar panels in 66531 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 66531

The total length of the day in 66531 (Riley, KS) today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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66531 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 66531 (Riley, KS)

Solar Energy Data for 66531

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 66531.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 66531

Solar Radiation Data in 66531

Based on historical 66531 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 66531. [1]

The region associated with 66531 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 66531 that are always titled at the latitude of Riley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 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 66531

Solar Radiation Data in 66531

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 66531.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 66531

Solar Radiation Data in 66531

The region associated with 66531 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 66531 is June with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 66531 are December with an average of 3.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 66531 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 66531

The average monthly solar radiation level in 66531, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: 66531 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 66531 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 66531

Sunrise / Sunset in 66531

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:47
Solar Energy Statistics for 66531

Best Months for Solar in 66531

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 66531

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 66531 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 66531

The Power of Solar in 66531

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 66531. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 66531. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 66531

Solar Radiation Data in 66531

66531 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6141.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 66531 is August with an average of 579.53 kWhac, followed by June at 559.68 kWhac and May at 554.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 66531 are December with an average of 400.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 438.39 kWhac and February at 449.94 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 66531 [5]

Sat Apr 27
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Apr 28
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Apr 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 30
79°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 61%
Wed May 1
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 45%
Thu May 2
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 66531

About 66531

The ZIP code 66531 is associated with the city of Riley in Riley County in Kansas.

66531 Solar Power

66531 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 66531, or for more solar-related resources for KS, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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