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Solar Energy in Canon City, CO

Solar Energy in Canon City

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Canon City with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Canon City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Canon City

The total length of the day in Canon City, CO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Canon City, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Canon City, CO

Solar Energy Data in Canon City, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Canon City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Canon City

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

Canon City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Canon City that are always titled at the latitude of Canon City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.59 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 Canon City

Solar Radiation Data in Canon City, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Canon City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Canon City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Canon City

Canon City, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Canon City is September with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.42 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Canon City (Colorado) are December with an average of 5.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Canon City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Canon City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Canon City, CO, of 6.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 54% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 8% 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: Canon City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Canon City 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 Canon City

Sunrise / Sunset in Canon City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Canon City

Best Months for Solar in Canon City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Canon City

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Solar Power Output in Canon City

The Power of Solar in Canon City, CO

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Canon City (co). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Canon City. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Canon City, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Canon City

Canon City (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6827.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Canon City is March with an average of 613.66 kWhac, followed by October at 597.02 kWhac and September at 591.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Canon City (Colorado) are December with an average of 514.53 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 520.15 kWhac and November at 547.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Canon City

Canon City Electricity Costs

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Canon City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Canon City, CO [5]

Fri Mar 29
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 24%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 69%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Light Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Canon City

About Canon City

The city of Canon City, CO in Fremont County has an approximate population of 16,400. [6]

Canon City Solar Power

Canon City, CO Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Canon City, CO, or for more solar-related resources for Canon City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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