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Solar Energy in Junction City, KY

Solar Energy in Junction City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Junction City with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Junction City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Junction City

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

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Junction City, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Junction City, KY

Solar Energy Data in Junction City, KY

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Junction City.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Junction City, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Junction City

Based on historical Junction City, 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 Junction City. [1]

Junction City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Junction City that are always titled at the latitude of Junction City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Junction City

Solar Radiation Data in Junction City, KY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Junction City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Junction City, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Junction City

Junction City, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Junction City is August with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Junction City (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Junction City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Junction City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Junction City, KY, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Junction City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Junction City 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 Junction City

Sunrise / Sunset in Junction City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Junction City

Best Months for Solar in Junction City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Junction City

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Solar Power Output in Junction City

The Power of Solar in Junction City, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Junction City, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Junction City

Junction City (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5385.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Junction City is August with an average of 525.85 kWhac, followed by July at 512.44 kWhac and June at 506.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Junction City (Kentucky) are December with an average of 331.78 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 354.69 kWhac and January at 357.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Junction City

Junction City Electricity Costs

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Junction City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Junction City, KY [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 63%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 67%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about Junction City

About Junction City

The city of Junction City, KY in Boyle County has an approximate population of 2,241. [6]

Junction City Solar Power

Junction City, KY Solar Energy

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

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