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Solar Energy in Hazard, KY

Solar Energy in Hazard

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Hazard with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hazard

Solar panels in Hazard that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Hazard

The total length of the day in Hazard, KY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Hazard, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hazard, KY

Solar Energy Data in Hazard, KY

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* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Hazard, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hazard

Based on historical Hazard, KY data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Hazard. [1]

Hazard has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hazard that are always titled at the latitude of Hazard (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Hazard

Solar Radiation Data in Hazard, KY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Hazard.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hazard, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hazard

Hazard, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hazard is June with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hazard (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hazard

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hazard, KY, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Hazard vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Hazard solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Hazard

Sunrise / Sunset in Hazard

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Hazard

Best Months for Solar in Hazard

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hazard

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Solar Power Output in Hazard

The Power of Solar in Hazard, KY

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Hazard (ky). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Hazard. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Hazard, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Hazard

Hazard (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5187.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hazard is August with an average of 498 kWhac, followed by June at 490.05 kWhac and July at 489.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hazard (Kentucky) are December with an average of 321.88 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 329.85 kWhac and January at 360.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hazard

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Hazard Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hazard, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 37%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 63%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Hazard

About Hazard

The city of Hazard, KY in Perry County has an approximate population of 4,456. [6]

Hazard Solar Power

Hazard, KY Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Hazard, KY, or for more solar-related resources for Hazard, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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