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Solar Power in 70609 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy in 70609

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Solar Panels in 70609

Solar panels in 70609 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70609

The total length of the day in 70609 (Lake Charles, LA) today (April 02, 2025) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70609 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70609

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70609

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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 70609

Solar Radiation Data in 70609

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70609

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Solar Power Comparison: 70609 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70609

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Solar Power: 70609 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70609 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 70609

Sunrise / Sunset in 70609

Sunrise/Sunset for April 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:59 am
- Sunset: 7:34 pm
- Length of Day: 12:35

Best Months for Solar in 70609

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Solar Panel Installs in 70609

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Solar Power Output in 70609

The Power of Solar in 70609

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70609. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70609. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70609

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Weather Forecast for 70609 ^[5]

Wed Apr 2

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 83°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Apr 3

83°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 84°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 80%

Fri Apr 4

85°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 85°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 43%

Sat Apr 5

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Apr 6

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 4%

Mon Apr 7

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 70609

About 70609

The ZIP code 70609 is associated with the city of Lake Charles in Calcasieu County in Louisiana.

70609 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70609, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.