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Solar Energy in Merigold, MS

Solar Energy in Merigold

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Merigold with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Merigold

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Merigold

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

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Merigold, MS Solar Energy

Solar Power in Merigold, MS

Solar Energy Data in Merigold, MS

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Merigold, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Merigold

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

Merigold has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Merigold that are always titled at the latitude of Merigold (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.48 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 Merigold

Solar Radiation Data in Merigold, MS

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Merigold, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Merigold

Merigold, MS has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Merigold is June with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Merigold (Mississippi) are December with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Merigold

The average monthly solar radiation level in Merigold, MS, of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Merigold vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Merigold

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Merigold

Best Months for Solar in Merigold

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.69 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Merigold

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Solar Power Output in Merigold

The Power of Solar in Merigold, MS

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Merigold, MS

Solar Radiation Data in Merigold

Merigold (MS) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5908.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Merigold is October with an average of 542.32 kWhac, followed by August at 536.11 kWhac and April at 535.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Merigold (Mississippi) are December with an average of 386.9 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 398.36 kWhac and January at 419.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Merigold

Merigold Electricity Costs

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Merigold Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Merigold, MS [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 68%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about Merigold

About Merigold

The town of Merigold, MS in Bolivar County has an approximate population of 439. [6]

Merigold Solar Power

Merigold, MS Solar Energy

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

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