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Solar Power in 80012 (Aurora, CO)

Solar Energy in 80012

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 80012 with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80012

Solar panels in 80012 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80012

The total length of the day in 80012 (Aurora, CO) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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80012 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80012 (Aurora, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80012

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80012.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80012

Solar Radiation Data in 80012

Based on historical 80012 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80012. [1]

The region associated with 80012 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80012 that are always titled at the latitude of Aurora (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.16 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 80012

Solar Radiation Data in 80012

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80012.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80012

Solar Radiation Data in 80012

The region associated with 80012 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80012 is September with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.58 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80012 are December with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80012 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80012

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80012, of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 80012 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80012 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 80012

Sunrise / Sunset in 80012

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 80012

Best Months for Solar in 80012

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80012

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80012 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80012

The Power of Solar in 80012

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80012. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80012. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80012

Solar Radiation Data in 80012

80012 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6717.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80012 is March with an average of 621.33 kWhac, followed by August at 606.58 kWhac and May at 600.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80012 are December with an average of 458.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 495.78 kWhac and November at 502.52 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80012 [5]

Tue Apr 23
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 60%
Wed Apr 24
70°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 16%
Thu Apr 25
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Apr 27
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 80012

About 80012

The ZIP code 80012 is associated with the city of Aurora in Arapahoe County in Colorado.

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80012 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80012, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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