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Solar Energy in Elkhart, KS

Solar Energy in Elkhart

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elkhart with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elkhart

Solar panels in Elkhart that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Elkhart

The total length of the day in Elkhart, KS today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Elkhart, KS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elkhart, KS

Solar Energy Data in Elkhart, KS

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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 Elkhart, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Elkhart

Based on historical Elkhart, KS data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Elkhart. [1]

Elkhart has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elkhart that are always titled at the latitude of Elkhart (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.33 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 Elkhart

Solar Radiation Data in Elkhart, KS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elkhart, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Elkhart

Elkhart, KS has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elkhart is July with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.78 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elkhart (Kansas) are December with an average of 4.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Elkhart

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elkhart, KS, of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 57% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Elkhart vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Elkhart

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 8:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Elkhart

Best Months for Solar in Elkhart

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elkhart

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Solar Power Output in Elkhart

The Power of Solar in Elkhart, KS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elkhart, KS

Solar Radiation Data in Elkhart

Elkhart (KS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6897.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elkhart is March with an average of 620.27 kWhac, followed by July at 617.51 kWhac and May at 616.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elkhart (Kansas) are February with an average of 484.22 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 484.78 kWhac and November at 527.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elkhart

Elkhart Electricity Costs

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Elkhart Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elkhart, KS [5]

Thu Apr 18
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Apr 19
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 22
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 87°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 23
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about Elkhart

About Elkhart

The city of Elkhart, KS in Morton County has an approximate population of 2,205. [6]

Elkhart Solar Power

Elkhart, KS Solar Energy

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

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