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Solar Energy in Jefferson City, MO

Solar Energy in Jefferson City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Jefferson City with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jefferson City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jefferson City

The total length of the day in Jefferson City, MO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Jefferson City, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jefferson City, MO

Solar Energy Data in Jefferson City, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jefferson City, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson City

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

Jefferson City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jefferson City that are always titled at the latitude of Jefferson City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 Jefferson City

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson City, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Jefferson City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jefferson City, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson City

Jefferson City, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jefferson City is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jefferson City (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Jefferson City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Jefferson City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jefferson City, MO, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Jefferson City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City

Sunrise / Sunset in Jefferson City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Jefferson City

Best Months for Solar in Jefferson City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jefferson City

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Solar Power Output in Jefferson City

The Power of Solar in Jefferson City, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jefferson City, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson City

Jefferson City (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5560.97 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jefferson City is August with an average of 546.32 kWhac, followed by July at 533.33 kWhac and September at 513.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jefferson City (Missouri) are December with an average of 343.2 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 378.53 kWhac and February at 395.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Electricity Costs

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Jefferson City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Jefferson City, MO [5]

Fri Mar 29
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 71%
Mon Apr 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about Jefferson City

About Jefferson City

The city of Jefferson City, MO in Cole County has an approximate population of 43,079. [6]

Jefferson City Solar Power

Jefferson City, MO Solar Energy

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

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