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Solar Energy in Saint Joseph, LA

Solar Energy in Saint Joseph

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Joseph with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Joseph

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Joseph

The total length of the day in Saint Joseph, LA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Saint Joseph, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Joseph, LA

Solar Energy Data in Saint Joseph, LA

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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 Saint Joseph, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Joseph

Based on historical Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph. [1]

Saint Joseph has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Joseph that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Joseph (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Saint Joseph

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Joseph, LA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Joseph.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Joseph, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Joseph is August with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Joseph (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Joseph vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Joseph

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Joseph, LA, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Saint Joseph vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Joseph

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Joseph

Best Months for Solar in Saint Joseph

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Joseph

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Solar Power Output in Saint Joseph

The Power of Solar in Saint Joseph, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Joseph, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5890.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Joseph is August with an average of 535.49 kWhac, followed by May at 534.82 kWhac and September at 530.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Joseph (Louisiana) are December with an average of 404.97 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 412.11 kWhac and January at 435.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Joseph

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Weather Forecast for Saint Joseph, LA [5]

Fri Apr 19
81°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sat Apr 20
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 83%
Tue Apr 23
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 24
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Saint Joseph

About Saint Joseph

The town of Saint Joseph, LA in Tensas County has an approximate population of 1,176. [6]

Saint Joseph Solar Power

Saint Joseph, LA Solar Energy

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

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