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Solar Power in 81301 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy in 81301

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Solar Panels in 81301

Solar panels in 81301 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81301

The total length of the day in 81301 (Durango, CO) today (May 06, 2024) will be 13 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81301 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81301

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81301

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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 81301

Solar Radiation Data in 81301

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81301

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Solar Power Comparison: 81301 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81301

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Solar Power: 81301 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81301 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 81301

Sunrise / Sunset in 81301

Sunrise/Sunset for May 06, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:08 am
- Sunset: 8:07 pm
- Length of Day: 13:59

Best Months for Solar in 81301

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Solar Panel Installs in 81301

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Solar Power Output in 81301

The Power of Solar in 81301

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81301. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81301. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81301

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Weather Forecast for 81301 ^[5]

Mon May 6

46°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 49°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 35%

Tue May 7

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed May 8

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 9

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 10

49°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sat May 11

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about 81301

About 81301

The ZIP code 81301 is associated with the city of Durango in La Plata County in Colorado.

81301 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81301, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.