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Solar Energy in Dolores, CO

Solar Energy in Dolores

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Dolores with an average of 7.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dolores

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dolores

The total length of the day in Dolores, CO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Dolores, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dolores, CO

Solar Energy Data in Dolores, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dolores, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Dolores

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

Dolores has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 26% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dolores that are always titled at the latitude of Dolores (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.04 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 Dolores

Solar Radiation Data in Dolores, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dolores, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Dolores

Dolores, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dolores is June with an average of 7.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.84 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dolores (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dolores

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dolores, CO, of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Dolores vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dolores

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Dolores

Best Months for Solar in Dolores

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (7.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (7.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dolores

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Solar Power Output in Dolores

The Power of Solar in Dolores, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dolores, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Dolores

Dolores (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6823.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dolores is March with an average of 634.93 kWhac, followed by May at 625.02 kWhac and April at 617.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dolores (Colorado) are December with an average of 472.71 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 494.78 kWhac and January at 501.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dolores

Dolores Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dolores, CO [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Dolores

About Dolores

The town of Dolores, CO in Montezuma County has an approximate population of 936. [6]

Dolores Solar Power

Dolores, CO Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Dolores, CO, or for more solar-related resources for Dolores, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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