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Solar Energy in Pueblo, CO

Solar Energy in Pueblo

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Pueblo with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pueblo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pueblo

The total length of the day in Pueblo, CO today (December 03, 2024) will be 9 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Pueblo, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pueblo, CO

Solar Energy Data in Pueblo, CO

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pueblo, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pueblo

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

Pueblo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pueblo that are always titled at the latitude of Pueblo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.64 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 Pueblo

Solar Radiation Data in Pueblo, CO

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pueblo, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pueblo

Pueblo, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pueblo is September with an average of 6.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.75 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pueblo (Colorado) are December with an average of 5 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pueblo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pueblo, CO, of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 57% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Pueblo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pueblo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Pueblo

Best Months for Solar in Pueblo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pueblo

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Solar Power Output in Pueblo

The Power of Solar in Pueblo, CO

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pueblo, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Pueblo

Pueblo (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6914.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pueblo is March with an average of 645.51 kWhac, followed by April at 621.92 kWhac and September at 616.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pueblo (Colorado) are December with an average of 501.3 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 504.94 kWhac and November at 506.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pueblo

Pueblo Electricity Costs

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Pueblo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pueblo, CO [5]

Tue Dec 3
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Dec 4
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 14%
Thu Dec 5
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Dec 6
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Dec 7
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 8
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Pueblo

About Pueblo

The city of Pueblo, CO in Pueblo County has an approximate population of 106,595. [6]

Pueblo Solar Power

Pueblo, CO Solar Energy

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

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