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Solar Energy in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Solar Energy in Fort Myers Beach

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Myers Beach with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fort Myers Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Myers Beach

The total length of the day in Fort Myers Beach, FL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Fort Myers Beach, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Solar Energy Data in Fort Myers Beach, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fort Myers Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Myers Beach

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

Fort Myers Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fort Myers Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Myers Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.33 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.5 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 Fort Myers Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Myers Beach, FL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fort Myers Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fort Myers Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Myers Beach is April with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fort Myers Beach (Florida) are July with an average of 5.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by June with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fort Myers Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fort Myers Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fort Myers Beach, FL, of 5.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 47% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% 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: Fort Myers Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Fort Myers Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Fort Myers Beach

Best Months for Solar in Fort Myers Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (7.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fort Myers Beach

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Solar Power Output in Fort Myers Beach

The Power of Solar in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Fort Myers Beach (fl). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Fort Myers Beach. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fort Myers Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6352.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fort Myers Beach is March with an average of 592.21 kWhac, followed by October at 576.51 kWhac and April at 571.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fort Myers Beach (Florida) are June with an average of 450.57 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 465.06 kWhac and September at 485.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fort Myers Beach

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Fort Myers Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fort Myers Beach, FL [5]

Fri Mar 29
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 46%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 77%
Wed Apr 3
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fort Myers Beach

About Fort Myers Beach

The town of Fort Myers Beach, FL in Lee County has an approximate population of 6,277. [6]

Fort Myers Beach Solar Power

Fort Myers Beach, FL Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Fort Myers Beach, FL, or for more solar-related resources for Fort Myers Beach, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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