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Solar Power in 66870 (Virgil, KS)

Solar Energy in 66870

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 66870 with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 66870

Solar panels in 66870 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 66870

The total length of the day in 66870 (Virgil, KS) today (May 04, 2024) will be 13 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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66870 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 66870 (Virgil, KS)

Solar Energy Data for 66870

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 66870.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 66870

Solar Radiation Data in 66870

Based on historical 66870 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 66870. [1]

The region associated with 66870 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 66870 that are always titled at the latitude of Virgil (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.83 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 66870

Solar Radiation Data in 66870

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 66870.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 66870

Solar Radiation Data in 66870

The region associated with 66870 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 66870 is August with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 66870 are December with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 66870 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 66870

The average monthly solar radiation level in 66870, of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% 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: 66870 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 66870 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 66870

Sunrise / Sunset in 66870

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:57
Solar Energy Statistics for 66870

Best Months for Solar in 66870

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 66870

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 66870 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 66870

The Power of Solar in 66870

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 66870. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 66870. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 66870

Solar Radiation Data in 66870

66870 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6091.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 66870 is July with an average of 565.74 kWhac, followed by August at 550.07 kWhac and September at 546.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 66870 are December with an average of 413.56 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.83 kWhac and January at 469.15 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 66870 [5]

Sat May 4
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun May 5
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 79%
Tue May 7
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed May 8
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu May 9
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 66870

About 66870

The ZIP code 66870 is associated with the city of Virgil in Greenwood County in Kansas.

66870 Solar Power

66870 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 66870, or for more solar-related resources for KS, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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