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Solar Energy in Fairmount, IN

Solar Energy in Fairmount

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fairmount with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fairmount

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fairmount

The total length of the day in Fairmount, IN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Fairmount, IN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fairmount, IN

Solar Energy Data in Fairmount, IN

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fairmount, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmount

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

Fairmount has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fairmount that are always titled at the latitude of Fairmount (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.65 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 Fairmount

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmount, IN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fairmount, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmount

Fairmount, IN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fairmount is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fairmount (Indiana) are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fairmount

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fairmount, IN, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Fairmount vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fairmount

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Fairmount

Best Months for Solar in Fairmount

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fairmount

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Solar Power Output in Fairmount

The Power of Solar in Fairmount, IN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fairmount, IN

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmount

Fairmount (IN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5424.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fairmount is July with an average of 579.06 kWhac, followed by August at 542.11 kWhac and June at 534.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fairmount (Indiana) are December with an average of 272.2 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.27 kWhac and November at 351.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fairmount

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Weather Forecast for Fairmount, IN [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 47%
Fri Mar 29
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Fairmount

About Fairmount

The town of Fairmount, IN in Grant County has an approximate population of 2,954. [6]

Fairmount Solar Power

Fairmount, IN Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Fairmount, IN, or for more solar-related resources for Fairmount, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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