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Solar Power in 42171 (Smiths Grove, KY)

Solar Energy in 42171

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Solar Panels in 42171

Solar panels in 42171 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42171

The total length of the day in 42171 (Smiths Grove, KY) today (July 23, 2025) will be 14 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 42171 (Smiths Grove, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42171

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Solar Energy Analysis for 42171

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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 42171

Solar Radiation Data in 42171

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 42171

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Solar Power Comparison: 42171 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42171

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Solar Power: 42171 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42171 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 42171

Sunrise / Sunset in 42171

Sunrise/Sunset for July 23, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:41 am
- Sunset: 8:00 pm
- Length of Day: 14:19

Best Months for Solar in 42171

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Solar Panel Installs in 42171

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Solar Power Output in 42171

The Power of Solar in 42171

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42171. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42171. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 42171

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Weather Forecast for 42171 ^[5]

Wed Jul 23

90°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 93°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 38%

Thu Jul 24

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 91°F

Light breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri Jul 25

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 32%

Sat Jul 26

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 44%

Sun Jul 27

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Jul 28

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 93°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 23%

More about 42171

About 42171

The ZIP code 42171 is associated with the city of Smiths Grove in Warren County in Kentucky.

42171 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42171, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.