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Solar Energy in Lake Lafayette, MO

Solar Energy in Lake Lafayette

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lake Lafayette with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lake Lafayette

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lake Lafayette

The total length of the day in Lake Lafayette, MO today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Lake Lafayette, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lake Lafayette, MO

Solar Energy Data in Lake Lafayette, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lake Lafayette, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Lafayette

Based on historical Lake Lafayette, 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 Lake Lafayette. [1]

Lake Lafayette has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lake Lafayette that are always titled at the latitude of Lake Lafayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.52 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 Lake Lafayette

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Lafayette, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Lake Lafayette.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lake Lafayette, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Lafayette

Lake Lafayette, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lake Lafayette is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lake Lafayette (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Lake Lafayette vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Lake Lafayette

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lake Lafayette, MO, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% 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: Lake Lafayette vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lake Lafayette 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 Lake Lafayette

Sunrise / Sunset in Lake Lafayette

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Lake Lafayette

Best Months for Solar in Lake Lafayette

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lake Lafayette

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Solar Power Output in Lake Lafayette

The Power of Solar in Lake Lafayette, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lake Lafayette, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Lafayette

Lake Lafayette (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5939.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lake Lafayette is July with an average of 561.5 kWhac, followed by September at 543.67 kWhac and March at 539.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lake Lafayette (Missouri) are December with an average of 404.8 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 416.79 kWhac and January at 428.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lake Lafayette

Lake Lafayette Electricity Costs

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Lake Lafayette Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lake Lafayette, MO [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lake Lafayette

About Lake Lafayette

The city of Lake Lafayette, MO in Lafayette County has an approximate population of 327. [6]

Lake Lafayette Solar Power

Lake Lafayette, MO Solar Energy

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

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