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Solar Energy in Alta Vista, KS

Solar Energy in Alta Vista

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Alta Vista with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alta Vista

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alta Vista

The total length of the day in Alta Vista, KS today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Alta Vista, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alta Vista, KS

Solar Energy Data in Alta Vista, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alta Vista, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alta Vista

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

Alta Vista has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alta Vista that are always titled at the latitude of Alta Vista (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.94 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 Alta Vista

Solar Radiation Data in Alta Vista, KS

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Alta Vista.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alta Vista, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alta Vista

Alta Vista, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alta Vista is August with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alta Vista (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Alta Vista vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Alta Vista

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alta Vista, KS, of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% 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: Alta Vista vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista

Sunrise / Sunset in Alta Vista

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Alta Vista

Best Months for Solar in Alta Vista

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alta Vista

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Solar Power Output in Alta Vista

The Power of Solar in Alta Vista, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alta Vista, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alta Vista

Alta Vista (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6103.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alta Vista is August with an average of 561.25 kWhac, followed by July at 549.61 kWhac and June at 546.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alta Vista (Kansas) are December with an average of 408.56 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 444.82 kWhac and February at 450.38 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alta Vista

Alta Vista Electricity Costs

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Alta Vista Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alta Vista, KS [5]

Thu Apr 24
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 25
60°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sat Apr 26
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 27
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 28
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Apr 29
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about Alta Vista

About Alta Vista

The city of Alta Vista, KS in Wabaunsee County has an approximate population of 444. [6]

Alta Vista Solar Power

Alta Vista, KS Solar Energy

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

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