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Solar Energy in Saint Francis, AR

Solar Energy in Saint Francis

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Francis with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Francis

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Francis

The total length of the day in Saint Francis, AR today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Saint Francis, AR Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Francis, AR

Solar Energy Data in Saint Francis, AR

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Francis, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Francis

Based on historical Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis. [1]

Saint Francis has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Francis that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Francis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% 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 Saint Francis

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Francis, AR

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Francis.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Francis, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Francis

Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis is August with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 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 Saint Francis (Arkansas) are December with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Francis vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Francis

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Francis, 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: Saint Francis vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Francis

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Francis

Best Months for Solar in Saint Francis

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Francis

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Solar Power Output in Saint Francis

The Power of Solar in Saint Francis, AR

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Francis, AR

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Francis

Saint Francis (AR) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5891.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Francis is August with an average of 565.07 kWhac, followed by May at 552.78 kWhac and July at 548.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Francis (Arkansas) are December with an average of 359.96 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 394.37 kWhac and January at 419.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Francis

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Weather Forecast for Saint Francis, AR [5]

Thu Nov 21
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Nov 22
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Nov 23
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Nov 24
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 25
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue Nov 26
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Francis

About Saint Francis

The city of Saint Francis, AR in Clay County has an approximate population of 250. [6]

Saint Francis Solar Power

Saint Francis, AR Solar Energy

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

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