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Solar Energy in Atchison, KS

Solar Energy in Atchison

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Atchison with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Atchison

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Atchison

The total length of the day in Atchison, KS today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Atchison, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Atchison, KS

Solar Energy Data in Atchison, KS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Atchison, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Atchison

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

Atchison has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Atchison that are always titled at the latitude of Atchison (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.98 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 Atchison

Solar Radiation Data in Atchison, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Atchison, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Atchison

Atchison, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Atchison is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Atchison (Kansas) are December with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Atchison

The average monthly solar radiation level in Atchison, KS, of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Atchison vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Atchison

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Atchison

Best Months for Solar in Atchison

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Atchison

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Solar Power Output in Atchison

The Power of Solar in Atchison, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Atchison, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Atchison

Atchison (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5951.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Atchison is July with an average of 568.39 kWhac, followed by August at 565.06 kWhac and September at 541.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Atchison (Kansas) are December with an average of 365.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 429.59 kWhac and February at 431.13 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Atchison

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Weather Forecast for Atchison, KS [5]

Fri Apr 26
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
70°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 67%
Tue Apr 30
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 70%
Wed May 1
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about Atchison

About Atchison

The city of Atchison, KS in Atchison County has an approximate population of 11,021. [6]

Atchison Solar Power

Atchison, KS Solar Energy

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

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