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Solar Power in 80016 (Aurora, CO)

Solar Energy in 80016

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 80016 with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80016

Solar panels in 80016 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80016

The total length of the day in 80016 (Aurora, CO) today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 80016 (Aurora, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80016

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80016.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80016

Solar Radiation Data in 80016

Based on historical 80016 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80016. [1]

The region associated with 80016 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80016 that are always titled at the latitude of Aurora (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.23 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 80016

Solar Radiation Data in 80016

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80016.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80016

Solar Radiation Data in 80016

The region associated with 80016 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80016 is June with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.72 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80016 are December with an average of 4.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.89 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80016 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80016

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80016, of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 55% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 8% 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: 80016 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80016 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 80016

Sunrise / Sunset in 80016

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:41
Solar Energy Statistics for 80016

Best Months for Solar in 80016

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80016

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80016 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80016

The Power of Solar in 80016

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80016. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80016. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80016

Solar Radiation Data in 80016

80016 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6887.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80016 is March with an average of 628.09 kWhac, followed by April at 616.35 kWhac and May at 613.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80016 are December with an average of 487.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 496.01 kWhac and February at 507.65 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80016 [5]

Wed Apr 24
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Apr 25
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sat Apr 27
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 80016

About 80016

The ZIP code 80016 is associated with the city of Aurora in Arapahoe County in Colorado.

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80016 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80016, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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