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Solar Energy in Longford, KS

Solar Energy in Longford

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Longford with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Longford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Longford

The total length of the day in Longford, KS today (October 31, 2024) will be 10 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Longford, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Longford, KS

Solar Energy Data in Longford, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Longford, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Longford

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

Longford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Longford that are always titled at the latitude of Longford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.05 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 Longford

Solar Radiation Data in Longford, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Longford, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Longford

Longford, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Longford is August with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Longford (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Longford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Longford, KS, of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Longford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Longford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 31, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:55 am
    • Sunset: 6:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Longford

Best Months for Solar in Longford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Longford

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Solar Power Output in Longford

The Power of Solar in Longford, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Longford, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Longford

Longford (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6115.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Longford is August with an average of 577.76 kWhac, followed by July at 565.12 kWhac and September at 552.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Longford (Kansas) are December with an average of 392.29 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 446.19 kWhac and November at 448.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Longford

Longford Electricity Costs

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Longford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Longford, KS [5]

Thu Oct 31
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 12%
Fri Nov 1
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 2
61°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 3
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 4
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 61%
Tue Nov 5
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Longford

About Longford

The city of Longford, KS in Clay County has an approximate population of 79. [6]

Longford Solar Power

Longford, KS Solar Energy

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

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