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Solar Energy in Lock Springs, MO

Solar Energy in Lock Springs

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lock Springs with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lock Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lock Springs

The total length of the day in Lock Springs, MO today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Lock Springs, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lock Springs, MO

Solar Energy Data in Lock Springs, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lock Springs, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lock Springs

Based on historical Lock Springs, 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 Lock Springs. [1]

Lock Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lock Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Lock Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Lock Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Lock Springs, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Lock Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lock Springs, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lock Springs

Lock Springs, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lock Springs is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lock Springs (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Lock Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Lock Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lock Springs, MO, of 5.11 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: Lock Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lock Springs 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 Lock Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Lock Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Lock Springs

Best Months for Solar in Lock Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lock Springs

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Solar Power Output in Lock Springs

The Power of Solar in Lock Springs, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lock Springs, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Lock Springs

Lock Springs (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5838.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lock Springs is July with an average of 566.18 kWhac, followed by September at 546.54 kWhac and August at 539.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lock Springs (Missouri) are December with an average of 381.44 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 391.66 kWhac and January at 403.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lock Springs

Lock Springs Electricity Costs

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Lock Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lock Springs, MO [5]

Sat Dec 21
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Dec 22
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 58%
Mon Dec 23
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 57%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lock Springs

About Lock Springs

The village of Lock Springs, MO in Daviess County has an approximate population of 57. [6]

Lock Springs Solar Power

Lock Springs, MO Solar Energy

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

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