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Solar Energy in Pagosa Springs, CO

Solar Energy in Pagosa Springs

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Pagosa Springs with an average of 6.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pagosa Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pagosa Springs

The total length of the day in Pagosa Springs, CO today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Pagosa Springs, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pagosa Springs, CO

Solar Energy Data in Pagosa Springs, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pagosa Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pagosa Springs

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

Pagosa Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pagosa Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Pagosa Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.96 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 Pagosa Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Pagosa Springs, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Pagosa Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pagosa Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pagosa Springs is June with an average of 6.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.75 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pagosa Springs (Colorado) are December with an average of 4.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.33 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Pagosa Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Pagosa Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pagosa Springs, CO, of 6.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 55% 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: Pagosa Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Pagosa Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Pagosa Springs

Best Months for Solar in Pagosa Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pagosa Springs

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Solar Power Output in Pagosa Springs

The Power of Solar in Pagosa Springs, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pagosa Springs, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6958.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pagosa Springs is March with an average of 664 kWhac, followed by May at 646.32 kWhac and June at 631.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pagosa Springs (Colorado) are December with an average of 472.1 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 501.49 kWhac and January at 532.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs Electricity Costs

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Pagosa Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pagosa Springs, CO [5]

Wed Dec 25
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 92%
Fri Dec 27
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 53%
Sat Dec 28
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sun Dec 29
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Dec 30
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Pagosa Springs

About Pagosa Springs

The town of Pagosa Springs, CO in Archuleta County has an approximate population of 1,727. [6]

Pagosa Springs Solar Power

Pagosa Springs, CO Solar Energy

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

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