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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 (June 27, 2026) will be 14 hours and 44 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 June 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:21 am
- Sunset: 8:05 pm
- Length of Day: 14:44

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]

Sat Jun 27

73°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jun 28

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 92%

Mon Jun 29

88°F

Few Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 19%

Tue Jun 30

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 5%

Wed Jul 1

94°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Jul 2

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 91°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 11%

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.