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Solar Energy in Decatur, MS

Solar Energy in Decatur

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Decatur with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Decatur

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Decatur

The total length of the day in Decatur, MS today (December 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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Decatur, MS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Decatur, MS

Solar Energy Data in Decatur, MS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Decatur, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

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

Decatur has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 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 Decatur that are always titled at the latitude of Decatur (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 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 Decatur

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur, MS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Decatur, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

Decatur, MS 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 Decatur is October with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Decatur (Mississippi) are December with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Decatur

The average monthly solar radiation level in Decatur, MS, 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: Decatur vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Decatur

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 4:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:4
Solar Energy Statistics for Decatur

Best Months for Solar in Decatur

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Decatur

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Solar Power Output in Decatur

The Power of Solar in Decatur, MS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Decatur, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

Decatur (MS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5727.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Decatur is October with an average of 542.89 kWhac, followed by September at 514.15 kWhac and August at 504.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Decatur (Mississippi) are December with an average of 396.63 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 408.08 kWhac and January at 425.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Decatur

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Weather Forecast for Decatur, MS [5]

Sat Dec 21
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Dec 22
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Dec 25
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Decatur

About Decatur

The town of Decatur, MS in Newton County has an approximate population of 1,841. [6]

Decatur Solar Power

Decatur, MS Solar Energy

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

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