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Solar Energy in Alton, KS

Solar Energy in Alton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alton with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alton

The total length of the day in Alton, KS today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Alton, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alton, KS

Solar Energy Data in Alton, KS

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Based on historical Alton, 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 Alton. [1]

Alton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alton that are always titled at the latitude of Alton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.33 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 Alton

Solar Radiation Data in Alton, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Alton, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alton is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alton (Kansas) are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alton, KS, of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Alton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:51 am
    • Sunset: 5:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Alton

Best Months for Solar in Alton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alton

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Solar Power Output in Alton

The Power of Solar in Alton, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alton, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Alton (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6288.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alton is July with an average of 580.5 kWhac, followed by May at 570.54 kWhac and August at 568.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alton (Kansas) are December with an average of 406.29 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 456.27 kWhac and February at 459.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alton

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Weather Forecast for Alton, KS [5]

Sun Dec 22
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 16%
Mon Dec 23
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Alton

About Alton

The city of Alton, KS in Osborne County has an approximate population of 103. [6]

Alton Solar Power

Alton, KS Solar Energy

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

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