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Solar Power in 72342 (Helena, AR)

Solar Energy in 72342

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 72342 with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 72342

Solar panels in 72342 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72342

The total length of the day in 72342 (Helena, AR) today (April 30, 2025) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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72342 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 72342 (Helena, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72342

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 72342.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 72342

Solar Radiation Data in 72342

Based on historical 72342 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72342. [1]

The region associated with 72342 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 72342 that are always titled at the latitude of Helena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 72342

Solar Radiation Data in 72342

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72342.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 72342

Solar Radiation Data in 72342

The region associated with 72342 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72342 is August with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72342 are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 72342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72342

The average monthly solar radiation level in 72342, of 5.31 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: 72342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72342 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 72342

Sunrise / Sunset in 72342

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 72342

Best Months for Solar in 72342

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 72342

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 72342 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 72342

The Power of Solar in 72342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72342. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 72342

Solar Radiation Data in 72342

72342 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5933.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72342 is August with an average of 555.53 kWhac, followed by October at 555.28 kWhac and May at 543.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72342 are December with an average of 380.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 397.92 kWhac and January at 411.24 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 72342 [5]

Wed Apr 30
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 1
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 91%
Fri May 2
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 3
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 4
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 5
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 72342

About 72342

The ZIP code 72342 is associated with the city of Helena in Phillips County in Arkansas.

72342 Solar Power

72342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72342, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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