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Solar Power in 98295 (Sumas, WA)

Solar Energy in 98295

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 98295 with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 98295

Solar panels in 98295 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98295

The total length of the day in 98295 (Sumas, WA) today (April 28, 2024) will be 14 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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98295 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 98295 (Sumas, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98295

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 98295.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 98295

Solar Radiation Data in 98295

Based on historical 98295 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 98295. [1]

The region associated with 98295 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 98295 that are always titled at the latitude of Sumas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.05 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 98295

Solar Radiation Data in 98295

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 98295.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 98295

Solar Radiation Data in 98295

The region associated with 98295 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 98295 is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 98295 are December with an average of 1.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 1.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 98295 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98295

The average monthly solar radiation level in 98295, of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 4% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 43% 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: 98295 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98295 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 98295

Sunrise / Sunset in 98295

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:49 am
    • Sunset: 8:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 98295

Best Months for Solar in 98295

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 98295

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 98295 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 98295

The Power of Solar in 98295

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98295. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98295. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 98295

Solar Radiation Data in 98295

98295 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4249.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 98295 is July with an average of 558.08 kWhac, followed by August at 512.71 kWhac and May at 471.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 98295 are December with an average of 157.82 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 170.02 kWhac and November at 185.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 98295 [5]

Sun Apr 28
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 30
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about 98295

About 98295

The ZIP code 98295 is associated with the city of Sumas in Whatcom County in Washington.

98295 Solar Power

98295 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98295, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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