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Solar Power in 38242 (Paris, TN)

Solar Energy in 38242

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 38242 with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 38242

Solar panels in 38242 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 38242

The total length of the day in 38242 (Paris, TN) today (May 12, 2025) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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38242 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 38242 (Paris, TN)

Solar Energy Data for 38242

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 38242.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 38242

Solar Radiation Data in 38242

Based on historical 38242 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 38242. [1]

The region associated with 38242 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 38242 that are always titled at the latitude of Paris (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 38242

Solar Radiation Data in 38242

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 38242.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 38242

Solar Radiation Data in 38242

The region associated with 38242 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 38242 is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 38242 are December with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 38242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 38242

The average monthly solar radiation level in 38242, of 5.1 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: 38242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 38242 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 38242

Sunrise / Sunset in 38242

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 12, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 38242

Best Months for Solar in 38242

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 38242

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 38242 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 38242

The Power of Solar in 38242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 38242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 38242. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 38242

Solar Radiation Data in 38242

38242 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5613.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 38242 is August with an average of 531.12 kWhac, followed by July at 521.92 kWhac and September at 515.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 38242 are December with an average of 353.88 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 376.78 kWhac and January at 409.53 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 38242 [5]

Mon May 12
69°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 13
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed May 14
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 34%
Thu May 15
83°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 16
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 17
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about 38242

About 38242

The ZIP code 38242 is associated with the city of Paris in Henry County in Tennessee.

38242 Solar Power

38242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 38242, or for more solar-related resources for TN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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