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Solar Energy in Walton, KY

Solar Energy in Walton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Walton with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Walton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Walton

The total length of the day in Walton, KY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Walton, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Walton, KY

Solar Energy Data in Walton, KY

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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 Walton, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Walton

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

Walton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Walton that are always titled at the latitude of Walton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Walton

Solar Radiation Data in Walton, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Walton, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Walton

Walton, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Walton is August with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Walton (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Walton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Walton, KY, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Walton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Walton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Walton

Best Months for Solar in Walton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Walton

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Solar Power Output in Walton

The Power of Solar in Walton, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Walton, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Walton

Walton (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5352.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Walton is August with an average of 531.8 kWhac, followed by July at 520.98 kWhac and June at 510.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Walton (Kentucky) are December with an average of 298.08 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.98 kWhac and February at 364.26 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Walton

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Weather Forecast for Walton, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sun Mar 31
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 24%

More about Walton

About Walton

The city of Walton, KY in Boone County has an approximate population of 3,635. [6]

Walton Solar Power

Walton, KY Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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