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Solar Energy in Thomas, OK

Solar Energy in Thomas

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Thomas with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thomas

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thomas

The total length of the day in Thomas, OK today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Thomas, OK Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thomas, OK

Solar Energy Data in Thomas, OK

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thomas, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Thomas

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

Thomas has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thomas that are always titled at the latitude of Thomas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.53 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 Thomas

Solar Radiation Data in Thomas, OK

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thomas, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Thomas

Thomas, OK has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thomas is August with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.31 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thomas (Oklahoma) are December with an average of 4.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.08 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thomas

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thomas, OK, of 5.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Thomas vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thomas

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Thomas

Best Months for Solar in Thomas

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thomas

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Solar Power Output in Thomas

The Power of Solar in Thomas, OK

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thomas, OK

Solar Radiation Data in Thomas

Thomas (OK) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6512.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thomas is August with an average of 589.44 kWhac, followed by March at 577.32 kWhac and July at 573.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thomas (Oklahoma) are December with an average of 484.89 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 494.38 kWhac and November at 500.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thomas

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Thomas Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Thomas, OK [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 23%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Thomas

About Thomas

The city of Thomas, OK in Custer County has an approximate population of 1,181. [6]

Thomas Solar Power

Thomas, OK Solar Energy

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

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