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Solar Energy in West Alton, MO

Solar Energy in West Alton

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

Solar Panels in West Alton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West Alton

The total length of the day in West Alton, MO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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West Alton, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Alton, MO

Solar Energy Data in West Alton, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Alton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in West Alton

Based on historical West Alton, 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 West Alton. [1]

West Alton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Alton that are always titled at the latitude of West Alton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 West Alton

Solar Radiation Data in West Alton, MO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in West Alton.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Alton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in West Alton

West Alton, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Alton is July with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Alton (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: West Alton vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in West Alton

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Alton, MO, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: West Alton vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Alton 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 West Alton

Sunrise / Sunset in West Alton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for West Alton

Best Months for Solar in West Alton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Alton

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Solar Power Output in West Alton

The Power of Solar in West Alton, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Alton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in West Alton

West Alton (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5770.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Alton is August with an average of 556.92 kWhac, followed by July at 551.07 kWhac and September at 536 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Alton (Missouri) are December with an average of 324.49 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 390.74 kWhac and January at 405.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Alton

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West Alton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for West Alton, MO [5]

Fri Mar 29
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 42%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about West Alton

About West Alton

The city of West Alton, MO in Saint Charles County has an approximate population of 522. [6]

West Alton Solar Power

West Alton, MO Solar Energy

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

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