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Solar Power in 80118 (Larkspur, CO)

Solar Energy in 80118

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 80118 with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80118

Solar panels in 80118 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80118

The total length of the day in 80118 (Larkspur, CO) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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80118 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80118 (Larkspur, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80118

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80118.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80118

Solar Radiation Data in 80118

Based on historical 80118 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80118. [1]

The region associated with 80118 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80118 that are always titled at the latitude of Larkspur (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.04 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 80118

Solar Radiation Data in 80118

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80118.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80118

Solar Radiation Data in 80118

The region associated with 80118 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80118 is September with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.4 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80118 are December with an average of 4.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80118 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80118

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80118, of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: 80118 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80118 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 80118

Sunrise / Sunset in 80118

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for 80118

Best Months for Solar in 80118

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80118

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80118 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80118

The Power of Solar in 80118

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80118. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80118. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80118

Solar Radiation Data in 80118

80118 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6701.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80118 is March with an average of 615.35 kWhac, followed by May at 606.03 kWhac and April at 595.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80118 are December with an average of 475.01 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 499.83 kWhac and January at 503.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80118 [5]

Fri Apr 19
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Apr 20
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 22
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 23
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 38%
Wed Apr 24
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 41%

More about 80118

About 80118

The ZIP code 80118 is associated with the city of Larkspur in Douglas County in Colorado.

80118 Solar Power

80118 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80118, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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