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Solar Energy in Fargo, AR

Solar Energy in Fargo

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Fargo with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fargo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fargo

The total length of the day in Fargo, AR today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Fargo, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fargo, AR

Solar Energy Data in Fargo, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fargo, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Fargo

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

Fargo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fargo that are always titled at the latitude of Fargo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Fargo

Solar Radiation Data in Fargo, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fargo, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Fargo

Fargo, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fargo is August with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fargo (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fargo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fargo, AR, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Fargo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fargo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Fargo

Best Months for Solar in Fargo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fargo

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Solar Power Output in Fargo

The Power of Solar in Fargo, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fargo, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Fargo

Fargo (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5873.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fargo is August with an average of 557.83 kWhac, followed by September at 545.83 kWhac and July at 529.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fargo (Arkansas) are December with an average of 402.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 405.47 kWhac and February at 409.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fargo

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Fargo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fargo, AR [5]

Thu Nov 21
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Nov 24
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Nov 25
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fargo

About Fargo

The town of Fargo, AR in Monroe County has an approximate population of 98. [6]

Fargo Solar Power

Fargo, AR Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Fargo, AR, or for more solar-related resources for Fargo, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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