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Solar Power in 72906 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy in 72906

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 72906 with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 72906

Solar panels in 72906 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72906

The total length of the day in 72906 (Fort Smith, AR) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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72906 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 72906 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72906

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 72906.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 72906

Solar Radiation Data in 72906

Based on historical 72906 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 72906. [1]

The region associated with 72906 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 72906 that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Smith (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 72906

Solar Radiation Data in 72906

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 72906.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 72906

Solar Radiation Data in 72906

The region associated with 72906 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 72906 is August with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 72906 are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 72906 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72906

The average monthly solar radiation level in 72906, of 5.28 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: 72906 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72906 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 72906

Sunrise / Sunset in 72906

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 72906

Best Months for Solar in 72906

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 72906

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 72906 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 72906

The Power of Solar in 72906

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72906. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72906. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 72906

Solar Radiation Data in 72906

72906 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5870.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 72906 is August with an average of 555.5 kWhac, followed by September at 540.74 kWhac and July at 536.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 72906 are December with an average of 403.22 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 421.67 kWhac and January at 441.86 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 72906 [5]

Fri Mar 29
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 72906

About 72906

The ZIP code 72906 is associated with the city of Fort Smith in Sebastian County in Arkansas.

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72906 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72906, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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