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Solar Energy in Natchitoches, LA

Solar Energy in Natchitoches

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

Solar Panels in Natchitoches

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Natchitoches

The total length of the day in Natchitoches, LA today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Natchitoches, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Natchitoches, LA

Solar Energy Data in Natchitoches, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Natchitoches, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Natchitoches

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

Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches

Solar Radiation Data in Natchitoches, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Natchitoches, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Natchitoches

Natchitoches, LA 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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches (Louisiana) 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: Natchitoches vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Natchitoches

The average monthly solar radiation level in Natchitoches, LA, 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: Natchitoches vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Natchitoches

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Natchitoches

Best Months for Solar in Natchitoches

  • 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 Natchitoches

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Solar Power Output in Natchitoches

The Power of Solar in Natchitoches, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Natchitoches, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Natchitoches

Natchitoches (LA) 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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches (Louisiana) 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]

Cost of Utilities in Natchitoches

Natchitoches Electricity Costs

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Natchitoches Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Natchitoches, LA [5]

Mon Mar 18
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Mar 19
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Mar 20
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 70%
Thu Mar 21
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 23
61°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 31%

More about Natchitoches

About Natchitoches

The city of Natchitoches, LA in Natchitoches County has an approximate population of 18,323. [6]

Natchitoches Solar Power

Natchitoches, LA Solar Energy

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

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