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Solar Power in 81055 (La Veta, CO)

Solar Energy in 81055

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in 81055 with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81055

Solar panels in 81055 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81055

The total length of the day in 81055 (La Veta, CO) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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81055 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81055 (La Veta, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81055

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81055.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81055

Solar Radiation Data in 81055

Based on historical 81055 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81055. [1]

The region associated with 81055 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81055 that are always titled at the latitude of La Veta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.89 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 81055

Solar Radiation Data in 81055

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81055.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81055

Solar Radiation Data in 81055

The region associated with 81055 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81055 is March with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 6.42 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81055 are December with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81055 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81055

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81055, of 6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: 81055 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81055 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 81055

Sunrise / Sunset in 81055

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 81055

Best Months for Solar in 81055

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81055

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81055 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81055

The Power of Solar in 81055

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81055. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81055. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81055

Solar Radiation Data in 81055

81055 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6794.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81055 is March with an average of 631.07 kWhac, followed by May at 604.84 kWhac and April at 598 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81055 are July with an average of 516.57 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 524.58 kWhac and August at 532.24 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81055 [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 18%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 81055

About 81055

The ZIP code 81055 is associated with the city of La Veta in Huerfano County in Colorado.

81055 Solar Power

81055 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81055, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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