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Solar Power in 98034 (Kirkland, WA)

Solar Energy in 98034

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 98034 with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 98034

Solar panels in 98034 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98034

The total length of the day in 98034 (Kirkland, WA) today (April 29, 2024) will be 14 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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98034 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 98034 (Kirkland, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98034

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 98034.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 98034

Solar Radiation Data in 98034

Based on historical 98034 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 98034. [1]

The region associated with 98034 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 98034 that are always titled at the latitude of Kirkland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.41 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 98034

Solar Radiation Data in 98034

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 98034.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 98034

Solar Radiation Data in 98034

The region associated with 98034 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 98034 is July with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 98034 are December with an average of 1.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 1.84 kWh/m2/day and January at 1.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 98034 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98034

The average monthly solar radiation level in 98034, of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 2% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 42% 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: 98034 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98034 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 98034

Sunrise / Sunset in 98034

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:51 am
    • Sunset: 8:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 98034

Best Months for Solar in 98034

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 98034

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 98034 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 98034

The Power of Solar in 98034

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98034. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98034. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 98034

Solar Radiation Data in 98034

98034 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4291.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 98034 is July with an average of 542.8 kWhac, followed by August at 534.84 kWhac and June at 474.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 98034 are December with an average of 165.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 176.14 kWhac and January at 194.21 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 98034 [5]

Mon Apr 29
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 83%
Tue Apr 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 89%
Wed May 1
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 98034

About 98034

The ZIP code 98034 is associated with the city of Kirkland in King County in Washington.

98034 Solar Power

98034 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98034, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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