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Solar Power in 80002 (Arvada, CO)

Solar Energy in 80002

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 80002 with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80002

Solar panels in 80002 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80002

The total length of the day in 80002 (Arvada, CO) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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80002 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80002 (Arvada, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80002

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80002.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80002

Solar Radiation Data in 80002

Based on historical 80002 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80002. [1]

The region associated with 80002 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80002 that are always titled at the latitude of Arvada (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.78 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 80002

Solar Radiation Data in 80002

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80002.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80002

Solar Radiation Data in 80002

The region associated with 80002 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80002 is September with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80002 are December with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80002 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80002

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80002, of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: 80002 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80002 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 80002

Sunrise / Sunset in 80002

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 80002

Best Months for Solar in 80002

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.73 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80002

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80002 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80002

The Power of Solar in 80002

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80002. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80002. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80002

Solar Radiation Data in 80002

80002 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6334.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80002 is March with an average of 582.49 kWhac, followed by May at 573.99 kWhac and September at 557.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80002 are December with an average of 455.61 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 465.64 kWhac and November at 489.97 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80002 [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 84%
Fri Mar 29
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about 80002

About 80002

The ZIP code 80002 is associated with the city of Arvada in Jefferson County in Colorado.

80002 Solar Power

80002 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80002, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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