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Solar Power in 98010 (Black Diamond, WA)

Solar Energy in 98010

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 98010 with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 98010

Solar panels in 98010 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98010

The total length of the day in 98010 (Black Diamond, WA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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98010 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 98010 (Black Diamond, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98010

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 98010.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 98010

Solar Radiation Data in 98010

Based on historical 98010 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 98010. [1]

The region associated with 98010 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 2.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 98010 that are always titled at the latitude of Black Diamond (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 2.94 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 98010

Solar Radiation Data in 98010

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 98010.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 98010

Solar Radiation Data in 98010

The region associated with 98010 has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 98010 is July with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.4 kWh/m2/day and September at 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 98010 are December with an average of 1.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.03 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 98010 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98010

The average monthly solar radiation level in 98010, of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 6% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 44% 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: 98010 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98010 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 98010

Sunrise / Sunset in 98010

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 98010

Best Months for Solar in 98010

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 98010

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 98010 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 98010

The Power of Solar in 98010

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98010. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98010. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 98010

Solar Radiation Data in 98010

98010 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4164.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 98010 is July with an average of 532.58 kWhac, followed by August at 496.84 kWhac and September at 431.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 98010 are December with an average of 180.62 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 193.31 kWhac and January at 208.79 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 98010 [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 4 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about 98010

About 98010

The ZIP code 98010 is associated with the city of Black Diamond in King County in Washington.

98010 Solar Power

98010 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98010, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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