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Solar Power in 81648 (Rangely, CO)

Solar Energy in 81648

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 81648 with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81648

Solar panels in 81648 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81648

The total length of the day in 81648 (Rangely, CO) today (January 14, 2025) will be 9 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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81648 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81648 (Rangely, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81648

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81648.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81648

Solar Radiation Data in 81648

Based on historical 81648 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81648. [1]

The region associated with 81648 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81648 that are always titled at the latitude of Rangely (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.37 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 81648

Solar Radiation Data in 81648

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81648.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81648

Solar Radiation Data in 81648

The region associated with 81648 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81648 is June with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81648 are December with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81648 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81648

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81648, of 5.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 47% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% 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: 81648 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81648 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 81648

Sunrise / Sunset in 81648

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 14, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 5:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:41
Solar Energy Statistics for 81648

Best Months for Solar in 81648

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81648

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81648 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81648

The Power of Solar in 81648

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81648. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81648. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81648

Solar Radiation Data in 81648

81648 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6537.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81648 is May with an average of 621.71 kWhac, followed by June at 619.33 kWhac and September at 605.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81648 are December with an average of 399.47 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 428.19 kWhac and January at 436.69 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81648 [5]

Tue Jan 14
25°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 8°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 53%
Wed Jan 15
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Jan 16
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Jan 17
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Jan 18
21°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Jan 19
23°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 81648

About 81648

The ZIP code 81648 is associated with the city of Rangely in Rio Blanco County in Colorado.

81648 Solar Power

81648 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81648, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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