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Solar Power in 72903 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy in 72903

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 72903 with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 72903

Solar panels in 72903 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72903

The total length of the day in 72903 (Fort Smith, AR) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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72903 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 72903 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72903

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 72903.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 72903

Solar Radiation Data in 72903

Based on historical 72903 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72903. [1]

The region associated with 72903 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 72903 that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Smith (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 72903

Solar Radiation Data in 72903

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72903.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 72903

Solar Radiation Data in 72903

The region associated with 72903 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72903 is August with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72903 are December with an average of 4.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 72903 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72903

The average monthly solar radiation level in 72903, of 5.33 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: 72903 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72903 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 72903

Sunrise / Sunset in 72903

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for 72903

Best Months for Solar in 72903

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 72903

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 72903 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 72903

The Power of Solar in 72903

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72903. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72903. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 72903

Solar Radiation Data in 72903

72903 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5901.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72903 is August with an average of 548.73 kWhac, followed by June at 539.5 kWhac and September at 537.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72903 are December with an average of 408.33 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.05 kWhac and January at 445.56 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 72903 [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 72903

About 72903

The ZIP code 72903 is associated with the city of Fort Smith in Sebastian County in Arkansas.

72903 Solar Power

72903 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72903, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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