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Solar Power in 66710 (Altoona, KS)

Solar Energy in 66710

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 66710 with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 66710

Solar panels in 66710 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 66710

The total length of the day in 66710 (Altoona, KS) today (May 04, 2024) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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66710 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 66710 (Altoona, KS)

Solar Energy Data for 66710

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 66710.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 66710

Solar Radiation Data in 66710

Based on historical 66710 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 66710. [1]

The region associated with 66710 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 66710 that are always titled at the latitude of Altoona (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.7 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 66710

Solar Radiation Data in 66710

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 66710.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 66710

Solar Radiation Data in 66710

The region associated with 66710 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 66710 is July with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.26 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 66710 are December with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 66710 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 66710

The average monthly solar radiation level in 66710, of 5.37 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 19% 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: 66710 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 66710 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 66710

Sunrise / Sunset in 66710

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:56
Solar Energy Statistics for 66710

Best Months for Solar in 66710

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 66710

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 66710 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 66710

The Power of Solar in 66710

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 66710. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 66710. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 66710

Solar Radiation Data in 66710

66710 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6081.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 66710 is August with an average of 575.64 kWhac, followed by July at 572 kWhac and September at 549.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 66710 are December with an average of 405.69 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 445.62 kWhac and February at 456.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 66710 [5]

Sat May 4
60°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun May 5
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 47%
Tue May 7
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 11%
Wed May 8
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 21%
Thu May 9
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 66710

About 66710

The ZIP code 66710 is associated with the city of Altoona in Wilson County in Kansas.

66710 Solar Power

66710 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 66710, or for more solar-related resources for KS, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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