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Solar Power in 42327 (Calhoun, KY)

Solar Energy in 42327

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 42327 with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 42327

Solar panels in 42327 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42327

The total length of the day in 42327 (Calhoun, KY) today (April 05, 2025) will be 12 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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42327 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 42327 (Calhoun, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42327

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 42327.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 42327

Solar Radiation Data in 42327

Based on historical 42327 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 42327. [1]

The region associated with 42327 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 42327 that are always titled at the latitude of Calhoun (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 42327

Solar Radiation Data in 42327

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 42327.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 42327

Solar Radiation Data in 42327

The region associated with 42327 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 42327 is June with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 42327 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 42327 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42327

The average monthly solar radiation level in 42327, of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 42327 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42327 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 42327

Sunrise / Sunset in 42327

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 05, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 42327

Best Months for Solar in 42327

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 42327

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 42327 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 42327

The Power of Solar in 42327

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42327. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42327. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 42327

Solar Radiation Data in 42327

42327 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5647.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 42327 is May with an average of 551.16 kWhac, followed by August at 547.36 kWhac and July at 545.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 42327 are December with an average of 317.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.06 kWhac and February at 384.85 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 42327 [5]

Sat Apr 5
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 6
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 7
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 33%
Tue Apr 8
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 5%
Wed Apr 9
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 86%
Thu Apr 10
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 42327

About 42327

The ZIP code 42327 is associated with the city of Calhoun in McLean County in Kentucky.

42327 Solar Power

42327 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42327, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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