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Solar Energy in Durango, CO

Solar Energy in Durango

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Solar Panels in Durango

Solar panels in Durango that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Durango

The total length of the day in Durango, CO today (March 31, 2025) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Durango, CO

Solar Energy Data in Durango, CO

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Solar Energy Analysis for Durango, CO

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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 Durango

Solar Radiation Data in Durango, CO

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Durango, CO

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

Solar Power Levels in Durango

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Solar Power: Durango vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Durango solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Durango

Sunrise / Sunset in Durango

Sunrise/Sunset for March 31, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:56 am
- Sunset: 7:34 pm
- Length of Day: 12:38

Best Months for Solar in Durango

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Solar Panel Installs in Durango

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Solar Power Output in Durango

The Power of Solar in Durango, CO

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Durango, CO

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Cost of Utilities in Durango

Durango Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Durango

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Durango Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Durango, CO ^[5]

Mon Mar 31

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 63°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 1

42°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 95%

Wed Apr 2

42°F

Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 26%

Thu Apr 3

33°F

Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 37°F

Light breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Apr 4

38°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F

Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

37°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Durango

About Durango

The city of Durango, CO in La Plata County has an approximate population of 16,887. ^[6]

Durango, CO Solar Energy

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