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Solar Energy in Wheaton, MO

Solar Energy in Wheaton

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Wheaton with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wheaton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wheaton

The total length of the day in Wheaton, MO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Wheaton, MO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wheaton, MO

Solar Energy Data in Wheaton, MO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wheaton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Wheaton

Based on historical Wheaton, 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 Wheaton. [1]

Wheaton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wheaton that are always titled at the latitude of Wheaton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.68 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 Wheaton

Solar Radiation Data in Wheaton, MO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wheaton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Wheaton

Wheaton, MO has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wheaton is September with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wheaton (Missouri) are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wheaton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wheaton, MO, of 5.31 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: Wheaton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wheaton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Wheaton

Best Months for Solar in Wheaton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wheaton

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Solar Power Output in Wheaton

The Power of Solar in Wheaton, MO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wheaton, MO

Solar Radiation Data in Wheaton

Wheaton (MO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5988.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wheaton is July with an average of 558.64 kWhac, followed by September at 554.58 kWhac and August at 547.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wheaton (Missouri) are December with an average of 399.2 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 435.65 kWhac and February at 438.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wheaton

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Weather Forecast for Wheaton, MO [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 60%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Wheaton

About Wheaton

The city of Wheaton, MO in Barry County has an approximate population of 696. [6]

Wheaton Solar Power

Wheaton, MO Solar Energy

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

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