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Solar Power in 72918 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy in 72918

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Solar Panels in 72918

Solar panels in 72918 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 72918

The total length of the day in 72918 (Fort Smith, AR) today (August 19, 2026) will be 13 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 72918 (Fort Smith, AR)

Solar Energy Data for 72918

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Solar Energy Analysis for 72918

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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 72918

Solar Radiation Data in 72918

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 72918

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Solar Power Comparison: 72918 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 72918

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Solar Power: 72918 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 72918 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 72918

Sunrise / Sunset in 72918

Sunrise/Sunset for August 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 8:03 pm
- Length of Day: 13:24

Best Months for Solar in 72918

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Solar Panel Installs in 72918

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Solar Power Output in 72918

The Power of Solar in 72918

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 72918. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 72918. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 72918

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Weather Forecast for 72918 ^[5]

Wed Aug 19

101°F

Few Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 107°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 24%

Thu Aug 20

99°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 105°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 79%

Fri Aug 21

106°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 109°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 34%

Sat Aug 22

106°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 111°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Aug 23

106°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 112°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 65%

Mon Aug 24

111°F

Light Rain
Min: 82°F
Max: 116°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about 72918

About 72918

The ZIP code 72918 is associated with the city of Fort Smith in Sebastian County in Arkansas.

72918 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 72918, or for more solar-related resources for AR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.