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Solar Power in 42642 (Russell Springs, KY)

Solar Energy in 42642

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Solar Panels in 42642

Solar panels in 42642 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42642

The total length of the day in 42642 (Russell Springs, KY) today (August 24, 2026) will be 13 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 42642 (Russell Springs, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42642

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Solar Energy Analysis for 42642

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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 42642

Solar Radiation Data in 42642

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 42642

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Solar Power Comparison: 42642 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42642

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Solar Power: 42642 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42642 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 42642

Sunrise / Sunset in 42642

Sunrise/Sunset for August 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:03 am
- Sunset: 7:21 pm
- Length of Day: 13:18

Best Months for Solar in 42642

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Solar Panel Installs in 42642

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Solar Power Output in 42642

The Power of Solar in 42642

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42642. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42642. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 42642

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Weather Forecast for 42642 ^[5]

Mon Aug 24

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 55%

Tue Aug 25

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 5%

Wed Aug 26

86°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Aug 27

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 57%

Fri Aug 28

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 29

92°F

Few Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 14%

More about 42642

About 42642

The ZIP code 42642 is associated with the city of Russell Springs in Russell County in Kentucky.

42642 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42642, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.