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Solar Power in 70503 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70503

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Solar Panels in 70503

Solar panels in 70503 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70503

The total length of the day in 70503 (Lafayette, LA) today (January 15, 2025) will be 10 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70503 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70503

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70503

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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 70503

Solar Radiation Data in 70503

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70503

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Solar Power Comparison: 70503 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70503

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Solar Power: 70503 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70503 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 70503

Sunrise / Sunset in 70503

Sunrise/Sunset for January 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:03 am
- Sunset: 5:31 pm
- Length of Day: 10:28

Best Months for Solar in 70503

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Solar Panel Installs in 70503

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Solar Power Output in 70503

The Power of Solar in 70503

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70503. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70503. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70503

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Weather Forecast for 70503 ^[5]

Wed Jan 15

54°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jan 16

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 57%

Fri Jan 17

61°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 63%

Sat Jan 18

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sun Jan 19

41°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Jan 20

40°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about 70503

About 70503

The ZIP code 70503 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70503 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70503, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.