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Solar Power in 98926 (Ellensburg, WA)

Solar Energy in 98926

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 98926 with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 98926

Solar panels in 98926 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98926

The total length of the day in 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) today (May 04, 2024) will be 14 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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98926 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 98926 (Ellensburg, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98926

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 98926.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 98926

Solar Radiation Data in 98926

Based on historical 98926 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 98926. [1]

The region associated with 98926 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 98926 that are always titled at the latitude of Ellensburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.77 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 98926

Solar Radiation Data in 98926

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 98926.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 98926

Solar Radiation Data in 98926

The region associated with 98926 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 98926 is July with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.23 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 98926 are January with an average of 1.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 98926 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98926

The average monthly solar radiation level in 98926, of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 98926 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98926 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 98926

Sunrise / Sunset in 98926

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:38 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 98926

Best Months for Solar in 98926

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 98926

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 98926 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 98926

The Power of Solar in 98926

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98926. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98926. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 98926

Solar Radiation Data in 98926

98926 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5626.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 98926 is July with an average of 665.26 kWhac, followed by August at 647.4 kWhac and June at 612.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 98926 are January with an average of 187.62 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 220.75 kWhac and November at 277.04 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 98926 [5]

Sat May 4
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 78%
Tue May 7
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed May 8
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 11%
Thu May 9
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 98926

About 98926

The ZIP code 98926 is associated with the city of Ellensburg in Kittitas County in Washington.

98926 Solar Power

98926 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98926, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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