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Solar Power in 81040 (Gardner, CO)

Solar Energy in 81040

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 81040 with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81040

Solar panels in 81040 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81040

The total length of the day in 81040 (Gardner, CO) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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81040 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81040 (Gardner, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81040

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81040.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81040

Solar Radiation Data in 81040

Based on historical 81040 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81040. [1]

The region associated with 81040 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81040 that are always titled at the latitude of Gardner (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.89 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 81040

Solar Radiation Data in 81040

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81040.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81040

Solar Radiation Data in 81040

The region associated with 81040 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81040 is June with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.63 kWh/m2/day and March at 6.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81040 are December with an average of 5.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81040 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81040

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81040, of 6.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 57% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: 81040 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81040 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 81040

Sunrise / Sunset in 81040

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 81040

Best Months for Solar in 81040

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81040

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81040 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81040

The Power of Solar in 81040

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81040. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81040. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81040

Solar Radiation Data in 81040

81040 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6992.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81040 is March with an average of 646.67 kWhac, followed by April at 621.38 kWhac and May at 618.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81040 are December with an average of 516.19 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 550.02 kWhac and January at 551.57 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81040 [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 23%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 15%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 29%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 95%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 81040

About 81040

The ZIP code 81040 is associated with the city of Gardner in Huerfano County in Colorado.

81040 Solar Power

81040 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81040, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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