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Solar Energy in Tusayan, AZ

Solar Energy in Tusayan

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Tusayan with an average of 7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tusayan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tusayan

The total length of the day in Tusayan, AZ today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Tusayan, AZ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tusayan, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Tusayan, AZ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tusayan, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tusayan

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

Tusayan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 28% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tusayan that are always titled at the latitude of Tusayan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.46 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 Tusayan

Solar Radiation Data in Tusayan, AZ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tusayan, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tusayan

Tusayan, AZ has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tusayan is May with an average of 7 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.98 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tusayan (Arizona) are December with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.26 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tusayan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tusayan, AZ, of 6.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 60% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 5% 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: Tusayan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tusayan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 6:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Tusayan

Best Months for Solar in Tusayan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tusayan

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Solar Power Output in Tusayan

The Power of Solar in Tusayan, AZ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tusayan, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tusayan

Tusayan (AZ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7053.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tusayan is May with an average of 664.94 kWhac, followed by March at 652.43 kWhac and April at 639.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tusayan (Arizona) are February with an average of 506.9 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 511.08 kWhac and January at 521.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tusayan

Tusayan Electricity Costs

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Tusayan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tusayan, AZ [5]

Mon Mar 18
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 23%
Tue Mar 19
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Mar 20
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Mar 21
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 51%
Fri Mar 22
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Tusayan

About Tusayan

The town of Tusayan, AZ in Coconino County has an approximate population of 558. [6]

Tusayan Solar Power

Tusayan, AZ Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Tusayan, AZ, or for more solar-related resources for Tusayan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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