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Solar Power in 35242 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy in 35242

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Solar Panels in 35242

Solar panels in 35242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 35242

The total length of the day in 35242 (Birmingham, AL) today (May 09, 2025) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 35242 (Birmingham, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 35242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 35242

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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 35242

Solar Radiation Data in 35242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 35242

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Solar Power Comparison: 35242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 35242

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Solar Power: 35242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 35242 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 35242

Sunrise / Sunset in 35242

Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:49 am
- Sunset: 7:37 pm
- Length of Day: 13:48

Best Months for Solar in 35242

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Solar Panel Installs in 35242

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Solar Power Output in 35242

The Power of Solar in 35242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 35242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 35242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 35242

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Weather Forecast for 35242 ^[5]

Fri May 9

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 10

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 11

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 12

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 75%

Tue May 13

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 93%

Wed May 14

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about 35242

About 35242

The ZIP code 35242 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Shelby County in Alabama.

35242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 35242, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.