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Solar Power in 80480 (Walden, CO)

Solar Energy in 80480

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 80480 with an average of 6.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80480

Solar panels in 80480 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80480

The total length of the day in 80480 (Walden, CO) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 80480 (Walden, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80480

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80480.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80480

Solar Radiation Data in 80480

Based on historical 80480 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80480. [1]

The region associated with 80480 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80480 that are always titled at the latitude of Walden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.39 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 80480

Solar Radiation Data in 80480

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80480.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80480

Solar Radiation Data in 80480

The region associated with 80480 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80480 is June with an average of 6.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.54 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80480 are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80480 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80480

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80480, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: 80480 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80480 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 80480

Sunrise / Sunset in 80480

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 80480

Best Months for Solar in 80480

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80480

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80480 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80480

The Power of Solar in 80480

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80480. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80480. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80480

Solar Radiation Data in 80480

80480 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5996.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80480 is April with an average of 595.35 kWhac, followed by June at 590.08 kWhac and May at 588.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80480 are February with an average of 314.22 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 330.07 kWhac and January at 365.37 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80480 [5]

Fri Apr 26
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Apr 27
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 29
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 16%
Tue Apr 30
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 64%
Wed May 1
30°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 42°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about 80480

About 80480

The ZIP code 80480 is associated with the city of Walden in Jackson County in Colorado.

80480 Solar Power

80480 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80480, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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