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Solar Energy in Strafford, MO

Solar Energy in Strafford

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Strafford with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Strafford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Strafford

The total length of the day in Strafford, MO today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Strafford, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Strafford, MO

Solar Energy Data in Strafford, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Strafford, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Strafford

Based on historical Strafford, 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 Strafford. [1]

Strafford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Strafford that are always titled at the latitude of Strafford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Strafford

Solar Radiation Data in Strafford, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Strafford, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Strafford

Strafford, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Strafford is August with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Strafford (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Strafford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Strafford, MO, of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Strafford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Strafford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Strafford

Best Months for Solar in Strafford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Strafford

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Solar Power Output in Strafford

The Power of Solar in Strafford, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Strafford, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Strafford

Strafford (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5803.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Strafford is July with an average of 553.68 kWhac, followed by August at 543.42 kWhac and May at 519.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Strafford (Missouri) are December with an average of 397.91 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 411.25 kWhac and November at 423.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Strafford

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Strafford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Strafford, MO [5]

Fri Apr 19
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Apr 20
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Apr 23
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Strafford

About Strafford

The city of Strafford, MO in Greene County has an approximate population of 2,358. [6]

Strafford Solar Power

Strafford, MO Solar Energy

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

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