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Solar Power in 65203 (Columbia, MO)

Solar Energy in 65203

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 65203 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 65203

Solar panels in 65203 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 65203

The total length of the day in 65203 (Columbia, MO) today (January 05, 2026) will be 9 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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65203 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 65203 (Columbia, MO)

Solar Energy Data for 65203

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 65203.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 65203

Solar Radiation Data in 65203

Based on historical 65203 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 65203. [1]

The region associated with 65203 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 65203 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.92 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.49 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 65203

Solar Radiation Data in 65203

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 65203.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 65203

Solar Radiation Data in 65203

The region associated with 65203 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 65203 is June with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 65203 are December with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 65203 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 65203

The average monthly solar radiation level in 65203, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 65203 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 65203 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 65203

Sunrise / Sunset in 65203

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 05, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:37
Solar Energy Statistics for 65203

Best Months for Solar in 65203

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 65203

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 65203 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 65203

The Power of Solar in 65203

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 65203. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 65203. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 65203

Solar Radiation Data in 65203

65203 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5755.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 65203 is August with an average of 547.51 kWhac, followed by July at 546.85 kWhac and June at 536.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 65203 are December with an average of 365.91 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 383.85 kWhac and November at 388.53 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 65203 [5]

Mon Jan 5
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 34%
Tue Jan 6
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Jan 7
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Jan 8
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 9
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Jan 10
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 65203

About 65203

The ZIP code 65203 is associated with the city of Columbia in Boone County in Missouri.

65203 Solar Power

65203 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 65203, or for more solar-related resources for MO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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