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Solar Energy in Jonesboro, AR

Solar Energy in Jonesboro

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Jonesboro with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jonesboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jonesboro

The total length of the day in Jonesboro, AR today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Jonesboro, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jonesboro, AR

Solar Energy Data in Jonesboro, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jonesboro, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

Based on historical Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro. [1]

Jonesboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jonesboro that are always titled at the latitude of Jonesboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Jonesboro

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro, AR

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jonesboro, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jonesboro is June with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jonesboro (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Jonesboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jonesboro, AR, of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Jonesboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Jonesboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 4:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Jonesboro

Best Months for Solar in Jonesboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jonesboro

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Solar Power Output in Jonesboro

The Power of Solar in Jonesboro, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jonesboro, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

Jonesboro (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5790.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jonesboro is August with an average of 540.28 kWhac, followed by June at 536 kWhac and July at 532.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jonesboro (Arkansas) are December with an average of 379.51 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 411.83 kWhac and January at 422.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jonesboro

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Weather Forecast for Jonesboro, AR [5]

Thu Nov 21
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Nov 23
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sun Nov 24
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Nov 25
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Nov 26
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about Jonesboro

About Jonesboro

The city of Jonesboro, AR in Craighead County has an approximate population of 67,263. [6]

Jonesboro Solar Power

Jonesboro, AR Solar Energy

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

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