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Solar Power in 86326 (Cottonwood, AZ)

Solar Energy in 86326

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 86326 with an average of 7.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 86326

Solar panels in 86326 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 86326

The total length of the day in 86326 (Cottonwood, AZ) today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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86326 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 86326 (Cottonwood, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 86326

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 86326.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 86326

Solar Radiation Data in 86326

Based on historical 86326 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 86326. [1]

The region associated with 86326 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 86326 that are always titled at the latitude of Cottonwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.36 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.14 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 86326

Solar Radiation Data in 86326

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 86326.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 86326

Solar Radiation Data in 86326

The region associated with 86326 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 86326 is April with an average of 7.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.99 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 86326 are December with an average of 5.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 86326 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 86326

The average monthly solar radiation level in 86326, of 6.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 61% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 5% 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: 86326 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 86326 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 86326

Sunrise / Sunset in 86326

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 5:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:12
Solar Energy Statistics for 86326

Best Months for Solar in 86326

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 86326

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 86326 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 86326

The Power of Solar in 86326

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 86326. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 86326. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 86326

Solar Radiation Data in 86326

86326 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7029.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 86326 is March with an average of 662.92 kWhac, followed by April at 659.04 kWhac and May at 656.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 86326 are December with an average of 509.21 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 524.41 kWhac and July at 540.84 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 86326 [5]

Sat Nov 23
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 27%
Mon Nov 25
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 51%
Wed Nov 27
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Nov 28
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about 86326

About 86326

The ZIP code 86326 is associated with the city of Cottonwood in Yavapai County in Arizona.

86326 Solar Power

86326 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 86326, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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