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Solar Power in 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY)

Solar Energy in 40456

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 40456 with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 40456

Solar panels in 40456 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 40456

The total length of the day in 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY) today (April 05, 2025) will be 12 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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40456 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 40456

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 40456.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 40456

Solar Radiation Data in 40456

Based on historical 40456 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 40456. [1]

The region associated with 40456 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 40456 that are always titled at the latitude of Mount Vernon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 40456

Solar Radiation Data in 40456

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 40456.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 40456

Solar Radiation Data in 40456

The region associated with 40456 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 40456 is August with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 40456 are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 40456 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 40456

The average monthly solar radiation level in 40456, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 40456 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 40456 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 40456

Sunrise / Sunset in 40456

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 05, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 40456

Best Months for Solar in 40456

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 40456

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 40456 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 40456

The Power of Solar in 40456

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 40456. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 40456. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 40456

Solar Radiation Data in 40456

40456 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5342.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 40456 is August with an average of 527.69 kWhac, followed by May at 511.88 kWhac and June at 506.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 40456 are December with an average of 332.56 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 344.91 kWhac and January at 349.17 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 40456 [5]

Sat Apr 5
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 6
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 7
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 8
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 9
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 60%
Thu Apr 10
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 40456

About 40456

The ZIP code 40456 is associated with the city of Mount Vernon in Rockcastle County in Kentucky.

40456 Solar Power

40456 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 40456, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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