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Solar Power in 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)

Solar Energy in 71457

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 71457 with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71457

Solar panels in 71457 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71457

The total length of the day in 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71457

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71457.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71457

Solar Radiation Data in 71457

Based on historical 71457 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71457. [1]

The region associated with 71457 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71457 that are always titled at the latitude of Natchitoches (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.41 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 71457

Solar Radiation Data in 71457

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71457.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71457

Solar Radiation Data in 71457

The region associated with 71457 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71457 is September with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71457 are December with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71457 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71457

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71457, of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: 71457 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71457 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 71457

Sunrise / Sunset in 71457

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for 71457

Best Months for Solar in 71457

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71457

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71457 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71457

The Power of Solar in 71457

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71457. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71457. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71457

Solar Radiation Data in 71457

71457 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5694.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71457 is October with an average of 533.06 kWhac, followed by September at 522.65 kWhac and August at 522.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71457 are February with an average of 375.78 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 402.87 kWhac and January at 418.85 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71457 [5]

Thu Mar 28
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 71457

About 71457

The ZIP code 71457 is associated with the city of Natchitoches in Natchitoches County in Louisiana.

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To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71457, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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