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Solar Energy in Jonesboro, LA

Solar Energy in Jonesboro

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Jonesboro with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jonesboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jonesboro

The total length of the day in Jonesboro, LA today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Jonesboro, LA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jonesboro, LA

Solar Energy Data in Jonesboro, LA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jonesboro, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

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

Jonesboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jonesboro that are always titled at the latitude of Jonesboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Jonesboro

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro, LA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jonesboro, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, LA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jonesboro is September with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jonesboro (Louisiana) are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Jonesboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jonesboro, LA, of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Jonesboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Jonesboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Jonesboro

Best Months for Solar in Jonesboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jonesboro

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Solar Power Output in Jonesboro

The Power of Solar in Jonesboro, LA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jonesboro, LA

Solar Radiation Data in Jonesboro

Jonesboro (LA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5632.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jonesboro is August with an average of 516.17 kWhac, followed by September at 512.92 kWhac and October at 512.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jonesboro (Louisiana) are February with an average of 376.36 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 385.78 kWhac and January at 405.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jonesboro

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Weather Forecast for Jonesboro, LA [5]

Tue Mar 19
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Mar 20
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 84%
Thu Mar 21
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sun Mar 24
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about Jonesboro

About Jonesboro

The town of Jonesboro, LA in Jackson County has an approximate population of 4,704. [6]

Jonesboro Solar Power

Jonesboro, LA Solar Energy

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

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