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Solar Power in 81403 (Montrose, CO)

Solar Energy in 81403

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 81403 with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81403

Solar panels in 81403 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81403

The total length of the day in 81403 (Montrose, CO) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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81403 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81403 (Montrose, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81403

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81403.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81403

Solar Radiation Data in 81403

Based on historical 81403 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81403. [1]

The region associated with 81403 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81403 that are always titled at the latitude of Montrose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.26 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 81403

Solar Radiation Data in 81403

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81403.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81403

Solar Radiation Data in 81403

The region associated with 81403 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81403 is June with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.38 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81403 are December with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.04 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81403 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81403

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81403, of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: 81403 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81403 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 81403

Sunrise / Sunset in 81403

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 81403

Best Months for Solar in 81403

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81403

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81403 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81403

The Power of Solar in 81403

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81403. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81403. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81403

Solar Radiation Data in 81403

81403 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6560.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81403 is March with an average of 614.78 kWhac, followed by May at 606.8 kWhac and June at 602.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81403 are December with an average of 440.4 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 469.62 kWhac and January at 504.1 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81403 [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Apr 1
36°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 63%
Wed Apr 3
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 81403

About 81403

The ZIP code 81403 is associated with the city of Montrose in Montrose County in Colorado.

81403 Solar Power

81403 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81403, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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