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Solar Power in 36801 (Opelika, AL)

Solar Energy in 36801

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Solar Panels in 36801

Solar panels in 36801 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 36801

The total length of the day in 36801 (Opelika, AL) today (July 29, 2026) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 36801 (Opelika, AL)

Solar Energy Data for 36801

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Solar Energy Analysis for 36801

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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 36801

Solar Radiation Data in 36801

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 36801

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Solar Power Comparison: 36801 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 36801

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Solar Power: 36801 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 36801 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 36801

Sunrise / Sunset in 36801

Sunrise/Sunset for July 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:52 am
- Sunset: 7:43 pm
- Length of Day: 13:51

Best Months for Solar in 36801

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Solar Panel Installs in 36801

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Solar Power Output in 36801

The Power of Solar in 36801

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 36801. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 36801. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 36801

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Weather Forecast for 36801 ^[5]

Wed Jul 29

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 95%

Thu Jul 30

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jul 31

92°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 47%

Sat Aug 1

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 2

86°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 92%

Mon Aug 3

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 36801

About 36801

The ZIP code 36801 is associated with the city of Opelika in Lee County in Alabama.

36801 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 36801, or for more solar-related resources for AL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.