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Solar Energy in Joplin, MO

Solar Energy in Joplin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Joplin with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Joplin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Joplin

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

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Joplin, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Joplin, MO

Solar Energy Data in Joplin, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Joplin, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Joplin

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

Joplin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Joplin that are always titled at the latitude of Joplin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 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 Joplin

Solar Radiation Data in Joplin, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Joplin, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Joplin

Joplin, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Joplin is August with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Joplin (Missouri) are December with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Joplin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Joplin, MO, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Joplin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Joplin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Joplin

Best Months for Solar in Joplin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Joplin

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Solar Power Output in Joplin

The Power of Solar in Joplin, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Joplin, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Joplin

Joplin (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6003.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Joplin is July with an average of 561.07 kWhac, followed by September at 552.9 kWhac and August at 550.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Joplin (Missouri) are December with an average of 410.26 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.36 kWhac and January at 441.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Joplin

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Joplin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Joplin, MO [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 57%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Joplin

About Joplin

The city of Joplin, MO in Jasper County has an approximate population of 50,150. [6]

Joplin Solar Power

Joplin, MO Solar Energy

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

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