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Solar Energy in Leitchfield, KY

Solar Energy in Leitchfield

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Leitchfield with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Leitchfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Leitchfield

The total length of the day in Leitchfield, KY today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Leitchfield, KY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Leitchfield, KY

Solar Energy Data in Leitchfield, 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 Leitchfield, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Leitchfield

Based on historical Leitchfield, 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 Leitchfield. [1]

Leitchfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Leitchfield that are always titled at the latitude of Leitchfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Leitchfield

Solar Radiation Data in Leitchfield, KY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Leitchfield, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Leitchfield

Leitchfield, KY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Leitchfield is August with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Leitchfield (Kentucky) are December with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Leitchfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Leitchfield, KY, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Leitchfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Leitchfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Leitchfield

Best Months for Solar in Leitchfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Leitchfield

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Solar Power Output in Leitchfield

The Power of Solar in Leitchfield, KY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Leitchfield, KY

Solar Radiation Data in Leitchfield

Leitchfield (KY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5511.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Leitchfield is August with an average of 555.25 kWhac, followed by July at 536.41 kWhac and April at 515.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Leitchfield (Kentucky) are December with an average of 334 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.35 kWhac and February at 372.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Leitchfield

Leitchfield Electricity Costs

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Leitchfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Leitchfield, KY [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 46%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Leitchfield

About Leitchfield

The city of Leitchfield, KY in Grayson County has an approximate population of 6,699. [6]

Leitchfield Solar Power

Leitchfield, KY Solar Energy

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

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