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Solar Energy in Poteau, OK

Solar Energy in Poteau

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Poteau with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Poteau

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Poteau

The total length of the day in Poteau, OK today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Poteau, OK Solar Energy

Solar Power in Poteau, OK

Solar Energy Data in Poteau, OK

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Poteau, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Poteau

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

Poteau has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Poteau that are always titled at the latitude of Poteau (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Poteau

Solar Radiation Data in Poteau, OK

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Poteau, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Poteau

Poteau, OK has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Poteau is June with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Poteau (Oklahoma) are December with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Poteau

The average monthly solar radiation level in Poteau, OK, of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Poteau vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Poteau

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 5:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Poteau

Best Months for Solar in Poteau

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Poteau

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Solar Power Output in Poteau

The Power of Solar in Poteau, OK

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Poteau, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Poteau

Poteau (OK) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5678.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Poteau is August with an average of 527.3 kWhac, followed by June at 524.71 kWhac and October at 509.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Poteau (Oklahoma) are February with an average of 393.61 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 396.27 kWhac and January at 427.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Poteau

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Poteau Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Poteau, OK [5]

Thu Nov 14
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 15
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sun Nov 17
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 56%
Mon Nov 18
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue Nov 19
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Poteau

About Poteau

The city of Poteau, OK in Le Flore County has an approximate population of 8,520. [6]

Poteau Solar Power

Poteau, OK Solar Energy

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

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