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Solar Energy in Pontotoc, MS

Solar Energy in Pontotoc

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

Solar Panels in Pontotoc

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pontotoc

The total length of the day in Pontotoc, MS today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Pontotoc, MS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pontotoc, MS

Solar Energy Data in Pontotoc, MS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pontotoc, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Pontotoc

Based on historical Pontotoc, 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 Pontotoc. [1]

Pontotoc has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pontotoc that are always titled at the latitude of Pontotoc (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 Pontotoc

Solar Radiation Data in Pontotoc, MS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pontotoc, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Pontotoc

Pontotoc, MS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pontotoc is September with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pontotoc (Mississippi) are December with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pontotoc

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pontotoc, MS, of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Pontotoc vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pontotoc

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Pontotoc

Best Months for Solar in Pontotoc

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pontotoc

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Solar Power Output in Pontotoc

The Power of Solar in Pontotoc, MS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pontotoc, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Pontotoc

Pontotoc (MS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5748.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pontotoc is September with an average of 532.39 kWhac, followed by August at 526.16 kWhac and October at 514.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pontotoc (Mississippi) are December with an average of 378.44 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 405.03 kWhac and January at 418.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pontotoc

Pontotoc Electricity Costs

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Pontotoc Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pontotoc, MS [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 64%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about Pontotoc

About Pontotoc

The city of Pontotoc, MS in Pontotoc County has an approximate population of 5,625. [6]

Pontotoc Solar Power

Pontotoc, MS Solar Energy

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

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