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Solar Energy in Thermopolis, WY

Solar Energy in Thermopolis

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thermopolis with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thermopolis

Solar panels in Thermopolis that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Thermopolis

The total length of the day in Thermopolis, WY today (December 27, 2024) will be 9 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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Thermopolis, WY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thermopolis, WY

Solar Energy Data in Thermopolis, WY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thermopolis, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Thermopolis

Based on historical Thermopolis, WY data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Thermopolis. [1]

Thermopolis has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thermopolis that are always titled at the latitude of Thermopolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.76 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 Thermopolis

Solar Radiation Data in Thermopolis, WY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thermopolis, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Thermopolis

Thermopolis, WY has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thermopolis is July with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thermopolis (Wyoming) are December with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thermopolis

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thermopolis, WY, of 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Thermopolis vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thermopolis

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:43 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:1
Solar Energy Statistics for Thermopolis

Best Months for Solar in Thermopolis

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thermopolis

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Solar Power Output in Thermopolis

The Power of Solar in Thermopolis, WY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thermopolis, WY

Solar Radiation Data in Thermopolis

Thermopolis (WY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6221.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thermopolis is July with an average of 627.18 kWhac, followed by August at 623.35 kWhac and June at 620.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thermopolis (Wyoming) are December with an average of 346.45 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 376.04 kWhac and November at 401.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thermopolis

Thermopolis Electricity Costs

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Thermopolis Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Thermopolis, WY [5]

Fri Dec 27
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 1
23°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Thermopolis

About Thermopolis

The town of Thermopolis, WY in Hot Springs County has an approximate population of 3,009. [6]

Thermopolis Solar Power

Thermopolis, WY Solar Energy

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

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