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Solar Power in 71280 (Sterlington, LA)

Solar Energy in 71280

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Solar Panels in 71280

Solar panels in 71280 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71280

The total length of the day in 71280 (Sterlington, LA) today (October 19, 2025) will be 11 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 71280 (Sterlington, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71280

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Solar Energy Analysis for 71280

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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 71280

Solar Radiation Data in 71280

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 71280

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Solar Power Comparison: 71280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71280

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Solar Power: 71280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71280 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 71280

Sunrise / Sunset in 71280

Sunrise/Sunset for October 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:14 am
- Sunset: 6:31 pm
- Length of Day: 11:17

Best Months for Solar in 71280

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Solar Panel Installs in 71280

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Solar Power Output in 71280

The Power of Solar in 71280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71280. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 71280

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Weather Forecast for 71280 ^[5]

Sun Oct 19

67°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 20

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 21

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 53%

Wed Oct 22

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 8%

Thu Oct 23

78°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 87%

Fri Oct 24

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about 71280

About 71280

The ZIP code 71280 is associated with the city of Sterlington in Ouachita Parish County in Louisiana.

71280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71280, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.