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Solar Power in 42459 (Sturgis, KY)

Solar Energy in 42459

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Solar Panels in 42459

Solar panels in 42459 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42459

The total length of the day in 42459 (Sturgis, KY) today (August 19, 2026) will be 13 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 42459 (Sturgis, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42459

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Solar Energy Analysis for 42459

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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 42459

Solar Radiation Data in 42459

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 42459

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Solar Power Comparison: 42459 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42459

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Solar Power: 42459 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42459 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 42459

Sunrise / Sunset in 42459

Sunrise/Sunset for August 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:10 am
- Sunset: 7:40 pm
- Length of Day: 13:30

Best Months for Solar in 42459

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Solar Panel Installs in 42459

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Solar Power Output in 42459

The Power of Solar in 42459

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42459. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42459. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 42459

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Weather Forecast for 42459 ^[5]

Wed Aug 19

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Aug 20

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 86%

Fri Aug 21

83°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 35%

Sat Aug 22

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Aug 23

83°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 44%

Mon Aug 24

81°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about 42459

About 42459

The ZIP code 42459 is associated with the city of Sturgis in Union County in Kentucky.

42459 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42459, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.