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Solar Power in 80256 (Denver, CO)

Solar Energy in 80256

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 80256 with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80256

Solar panels in 80256 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80256

The total length of the day in 80256 (Denver, CO) today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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80256 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80256 (Denver, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80256

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80256.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80256

Solar Radiation Data in 80256

Based on historical 80256 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80256. [1]

The region associated with 80256 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80256 that are always titled at the latitude of Denver (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.12 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 80256

Solar Radiation Data in 80256

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80256.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80256

Solar Radiation Data in 80256

The region associated with 80256 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80256 is July with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.5 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80256 are December with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80256 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80256

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80256, of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 80256 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80256 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 80256

Sunrise / Sunset in 80256

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 4:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for 80256

Best Months for Solar in 80256

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80256

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80256 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80256

The Power of Solar in 80256

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80256. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80256. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80256

Solar Radiation Data in 80256

80256 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6722.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80256 is March with an average of 618.31 kWhac, followed by July at 595.64 kWhac and August at 591.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80256 are December with an average of 486.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 506.52 kWhac and February at 507.03 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80256 [5]

Wed Dec 25
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Dec 27
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 32%
Mon Dec 30
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 80256

About 80256

The ZIP code 80256 is associated with the city of Denver in Denver County in Colorado.

80256 Solar Power

80256 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80256, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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