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Solar Power in 71831 (Columbus, AR)

Solar Energy in 71831

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 71831 with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71831

Solar panels in 71831 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71831

The total length of the day in 71831 (Columbus, AR) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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71831 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71831 (Columbus, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 71831

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71831.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71831

Solar Radiation Data in 71831

Based on historical 71831 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71831. [1]

The region associated with 71831 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71831 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.99 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 71831

Solar Radiation Data in 71831

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71831.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71831

Solar Radiation Data in 71831

The region associated with 71831 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71831 is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71831 are December with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71831 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71831

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71831, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: 71831 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71831 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 71831

Sunrise / Sunset in 71831

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 71831

Best Months for Solar in 71831

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71831

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71831 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71831

The Power of Solar in 71831

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71831. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71831. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71831

Solar Radiation Data in 71831

71831 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5670.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71831 is August with an average of 538.11 kWhac, followed by July at 522.34 kWhac and September at 518.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71831 are December with an average of 389.34 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 389.35 kWhac and November at 416.94 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71831 [5]

Thu Apr 18
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri Apr 19
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
65°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 37%
Tue Apr 23
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about 71831

About 71831

The ZIP code 71831 is associated with the city of Columbus in Hempstead County in Arkansas.

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71831 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71831, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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