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Solar Power in 84120 (West Valley City, UT)

Solar Energy in 84120

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 84120 with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 84120

Solar panels in 84120 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 84120

The total length of the day in 84120 (West Valley City, UT) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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84120 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 84120 (West Valley City, UT)

Solar Energy Data for 84120

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 84120.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 84120

Solar Radiation Data in 84120

Based on historical 84120 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 84120. [1]

The region associated with 84120 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 84120 that are always titled at the latitude of West Valley City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.52 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 84120

Solar Radiation Data in 84120

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 84120.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 84120

Solar Radiation Data in 84120

The region associated with 84120 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 84120 is June with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.71 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 84120 are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 84120 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 84120

The average monthly solar radiation level in 84120, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: 84120 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 84120 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 84120

Sunrise / Sunset in 84120

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 84120

Best Months for Solar in 84120

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 84120

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 84120 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 84120

The Power of Solar in 84120

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 84120. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 84120. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 84120

Solar Radiation Data in 84120

84120 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6137.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 84120 is July with an average of 606.38 kWhac, followed by June at 603.62 kWhac and May at 591.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 84120 are December with an average of 335.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 359.98 kWhac and February at 386.74 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 84120 [5]

Thu Mar 28
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 84120

About 84120

The ZIP code 84120 is associated with the city of West Valley City in Salt Lake County in Utah.

84120 Solar Power

84120 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 84120, or for more solar-related resources for UT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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