Peak sun hours in Arkansas (2026)
Arkansas averages 4.9 peak sun hours per day — 4% above the US average of 4.7. In practical terms, every 1 kW of solar there produces about 1,431 kWh of electricity a year.
Peak sun hours/day
4.9
Annual kWh per kW
1,431
vs US average
+4%
What this means for your system
To produce a given amount of electricity, you need fewer panels where there are more peak sun hours. At 4.9 hours, a typical home in Arkansas needs a system sized to its usage and local sun — see exact numbers on the Arkansas solar cost page or work it out with our sizing guide.
Peak sun hours by city in Arkansas
Sunlight varies within Arkansas. Here are city-level figures from multi-year irradiance data.
| City | Peak sun hours/day | Annual kWh per kW |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 4.59 | 1,340 |
Peak sun hours in Arkansas: FAQ
How many peak sun hours does Arkansas get?
Arkansas averages about 4.9 peak sun hours per day — 4% above the US average. That works out to roughly 1,431 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW of solar installed.
Is Arkansas good for solar based on sunlight?
Sunlight is only part of the picture. Arkansas's 4.9 peak sun hours help production, but your electricity rate and incentives matter just as much. See the full economics on our Arkansas solar cost page.