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Solar Power in 48638 (Saginaw, MI)

Solar Energy in 48638

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Solar Panels in 48638

Solar panels in 48638 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48638

The total length of the day in 48638 (Saginaw, MI) today (January 21, 2025) will be 9 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48638 (Saginaw, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48638

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48638

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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 48638

Solar Radiation Data in 48638

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48638

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Solar Power Comparison: 48638 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48638

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Solar Power: 48638 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48638 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 48638

Sunrise / Sunset in 48638

Sunrise/Sunset for January 21, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:00 am
- Sunset: 5:34 pm
- Length of Day: 9:34

Best Months for Solar in 48638

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Solar Panel Installs in 48638

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Solar Power Output in 48638

The Power of Solar in 48638

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48638. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48638. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48638

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Weather Forecast for 48638 ^[5]

Tue Jan 21

5°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 1°F
Max: 5°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jan 22

10°F

Light Snow
Min: 1°F
Max: 16°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jan 23

23°F

Light Snow
Min: 13°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Jan 24

21°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 9°F
Max: 23°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 25%

Sat Jan 25

29°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 26

23°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about 48638

About 48638

The ZIP code 48638 is associated with the city of Saginaw in Gladwin County in Michigan.

48638 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48638, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.