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Solar Power in 96160 (Truckee, CA)

Solar Energy in 96160

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Solar Panels in 96160

Solar panels in 96160 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96160

The total length of the day in 96160 (Truckee, CA) today (July 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 96160 (Truckee, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96160

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Solar Energy Analysis for 96160

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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 96160

Solar Radiation Data in 96160

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 96160

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Solar Power Comparison: 96160 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96160

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Solar Power: 96160 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96160 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 96160

Sunrise / Sunset in 96160

Sunrise/Sunset for July 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:47 am
- Sunset: 8:26 pm
- Length of Day: 14:39

Best Months for Solar in 96160

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Solar Panel Installs in 96160

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Solar Power Output in 96160

The Power of Solar in 96160

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96160. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96160. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 96160

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Weather Forecast for 96160 ^[5]

Fri Jul 18

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Jul 19

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jul 20

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jul 21

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 72%

Tue Jul 22

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jul 23

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 96160

About 96160

The ZIP code 96160 is associated with the city of Truckee in Nevada County in California.

96160 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96160, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.