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Solar Power in 72722 (Decatur, AR)

Solar Energy in 72722

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 72722 with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 72722

Solar panels in 72722 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72722

The total length of the day in 72722 (Decatur, AR) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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72722 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 72722 (Decatur, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72722

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 72722.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 72722

Solar Radiation Data in 72722

Based on historical 72722 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72722. [1]

The region associated with 72722 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 72722 that are always titled at the latitude of Decatur (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.76 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 72722

Solar Radiation Data in 72722

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72722.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 72722

Solar Radiation Data in 72722

The region associated with 72722 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72722 is August with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72722 are December with an average of 4.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 72722 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72722

The average monthly solar radiation level in 72722, of 5.29 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: 72722 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72722 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 72722

Sunrise / Sunset in 72722

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 72722

Best Months for Solar in 72722

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 72722

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 72722 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 72722

The Power of Solar in 72722

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72722. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72722. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 72722

Solar Radiation Data in 72722

72722 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5881.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72722 is August with an average of 560.12 kWhac, followed by September at 539.85 kWhac and July at 525.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72722 are February with an average of 401.11 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 411.02 kWhac and January at 430.46 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 72722 [5]

Tue Apr 23
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Apr 24
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 90%
Thu Apr 25
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Apr 28
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 75°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 72722

About 72722

The ZIP code 72722 is associated with the city of Decatur in Benton County in Arkansas.

72722 Solar Power

72722 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72722, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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