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Solar Power in 80741 (Merino, CO)

Solar Energy in 80741

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 80741 with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80741

Solar panels in 80741 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80741

The total length of the day in 80741 (Merino, CO) today (February 15, 2025) will be 10 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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80741 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80741 (Merino, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80741

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80741.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 80741

Solar Radiation Data in 80741

Based on historical 80741 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80741. [1]

The region associated with 80741 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80741 that are always titled at the latitude of Merino (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.91 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 80741

Solar Radiation Data in 80741

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80741.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80741

Solar Radiation Data in 80741

The region associated with 80741 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80741 is July with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80741 are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80741 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80741

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80741, of 5.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% 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: 80741 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80741 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 80741

Sunrise / Sunset in 80741

  • Sunrise/Sunset for February 15, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 5:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 80741

Best Months for Solar in 80741

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80741

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80741 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80741

The Power of Solar in 80741

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80741. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80741. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 80741

Solar Radiation Data in 80741

80741 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6588.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80741 is July with an average of 626.42 kWhac, followed by August at 625.53 kWhac and March at 604.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80741 are December with an average of 428.37 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 451.18 kWhac and January at 457.02 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80741 [5]

Sat Feb 15
24°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Feb 16
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Feb 17
32°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Feb 18
12°F
Snow
Min: 5°F
Max: 18°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Feb 19
4°F
Light Snow
Min: 1°F
Max: 9°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Feb 20
14°F
Light Snow
Min: 3°F
Max: 18°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 80741

About 80741

The ZIP code 80741 is associated with the city of Merino in Logan County in Colorado.

80741 Solar Power

80741 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80741, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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