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Solar Energy in Nortonville, KS

Solar Energy in Nortonville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Nortonville with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Nortonville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Nortonville

The total length of the day in Nortonville, KS today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Nortonville, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Nortonville, KS

Solar Energy Data in Nortonville, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Nortonville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Nortonville

Based on historical Nortonville, 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 Nortonville. [1]

Nortonville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Nortonville that are always titled at the latitude of Nortonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.98 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 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 Nortonville

Solar Radiation Data in Nortonville, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Nortonville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Nortonville

Nortonville, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Nortonville is July with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.17 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Nortonville (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Nortonville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Nortonville, KS, of 5.28 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 20% 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: Nortonville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Nortonville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Nortonville

Best Months for Solar in Nortonville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Nortonville

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Solar Power Output in Nortonville

The Power of Solar in Nortonville, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Nortonville, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Nortonville

Nortonville (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6011.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Nortonville is July with an average of 581.25 kWhac, followed by August at 562.1 kWhac and May at 549.76 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Nortonville (Kansas) are December with an average of 382.95 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 430.09 kWhac and January at 432.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Nortonville

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Weather Forecast for Nortonville, KS [5]

Fri Mar 29
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Nortonville

About Nortonville

The city of Nortonville, KS in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 637. [6]

Nortonville Solar Power

Nortonville, KS Solar Energy

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

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