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Solar Power in 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY)

Solar Energy in 42240

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Solar Panels in 42240

Solar panels in 42240 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42240

The total length of the day in 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY) today (July 29, 2026) will be 14 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42240

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Solar Energy Analysis for 42240

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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 42240

Solar Radiation Data in 42240

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 42240

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Solar Power Comparison: 42240 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42240

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Solar Power: 42240 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42240 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 42240

Sunrise / Sunset in 42240

Sunrise/Sunset for July 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:51 am
- Sunset: 8:00 pm
- Length of Day: 14:9

Best Months for Solar in 42240

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Solar Panel Installs in 42240

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Solar Power Output in 42240

The Power of Solar in 42240

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42240. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42240. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 42240

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Weather Forecast for 42240 ^[5]

Wed Jul 29

82°F

Few Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 17%

Thu Jul 30

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 5%

Fri Jul 31

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sat Aug 1

76°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 2

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Aug 3

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 42240

About 42240

The ZIP code 42240 is associated with the city of Hopkinsville in Christian County in Kentucky.

42240 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42240, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.