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Solar Power in 70571 (Opelousas, LA)

Solar Energy in 70571

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Solar Panels in 70571

Solar panels in 70571 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70571

The total length of the day in 70571 (Opelousas, LA) today (April 15, 2025) will be 12 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70571 (Opelousas, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70571

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70571

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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 70571

Solar Radiation Data in 70571

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70571

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Solar Power Comparison: 70571 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70571

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Solar Power: 70571 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70571 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 70571

Sunrise / Sunset in 70571

Sunrise/Sunset for April 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 7:37 pm
- Length of Day: 12:58

Best Months for Solar in 70571

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Solar Panel Installs in 70571

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Solar Power Output in 70571

The Power of Solar in 70571

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70571. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70571. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70571

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Weather Forecast for 70571 ^[5]

Tue Apr 15

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 77%

Wed Apr 16

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 3%

Thu Apr 17

80°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 87%

Fri Apr 18

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 54%

Sat Apr 19

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 87%

More about 70571

About 70571

The ZIP code 70571 is associated with the city of Opelousas in St. Landry County in Louisiana.

70571 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70571, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.