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Solar Power in 80649 (Orchard, CO)

Solar Energy in 80649

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Solar Panels in 80649

Solar panels in 80649 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80649

The total length of the day in 80649 (Orchard, CO) today (January 08, 2026) will be 9 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 80649 (Orchard, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80649

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Solar Energy Analysis for 80649

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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 80649

Solar Radiation Data in 80649

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 80649

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Solar Power Comparison: 80649 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80649

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Solar Power: 80649 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80649 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 80649

Sunrise / Sunset in 80649

Sunrise/Sunset for January 08, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:17 am
- Sunset: 4:48 pm
- Length of Day: 9:31

Best Months for Solar in 80649

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Solar Panel Installs in 80649

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Solar Power Output in 80649

The Power of Solar in 80649

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80649. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80649. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 80649

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Weather Forecast for 80649 ^[5]

Thu Jan 8

40°F

Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 9

37°F

Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 94%

Sat Jan 10

38°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 66%

Sun Jan 11

42°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 43%

Mon Jan 12

48°F

Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 19%

Tue Jan 13

47°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 80649

About 80649

The ZIP code 80649 is associated with the city of Orchard in Morgan County in Colorado.

80649 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80649, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.