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Solar Energy in Fort Scott, KS

Solar Energy in Fort Scott

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Scott with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fort Scott

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Scott

The total length of the day in Fort Scott, KS today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Fort Scott, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fort Scott, KS

Solar Energy Data in Fort Scott, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fort Scott, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Scott

Based on historical Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott. [1]

Fort Scott has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fort Scott that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Scott (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Fort Scott

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Scott, KS

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fort Scott.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fort Scott, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Scott

Fort Scott, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Scott is July with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fort Scott (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fort Scott vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fort Scott

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fort Scott, KS, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% 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: Fort Scott vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott

Sunrise / Sunset in Fort Scott

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Fort Scott

Best Months for Solar in Fort Scott

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fort Scott

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Solar Power Output in Fort Scott

The Power of Solar in Fort Scott, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fort Scott, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Scott

Fort Scott (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5910.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fort Scott is July with an average of 550.51 kWhac, followed by August at 539.99 kWhac and June at 535.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fort Scott (Kansas) are December with an average of 383.3 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 435.06 kWhac and February at 443.77 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fort Scott

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Weather Forecast for Fort Scott, KS [5]

Sat Apr 27
74°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Apr 28
72°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 30
79°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed May 1
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 74%
Thu May 2
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fort Scott

About Fort Scott

The city of Fort Scott, KS in Bourbon County has an approximate population of 8,087. [6]

Fort Scott Solar Power

Fort Scott, KS Solar Energy

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

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