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Solar Power in 81089 (Walsenburg, CO)

Solar Energy in 81089

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 81089 with an average of 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 81089

Solar panels in 81089 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81089

The total length of the day in 81089 (Walsenburg, CO) today (December 02, 2024) will be 9 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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81089 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 81089 (Walsenburg, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81089

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 81089.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 81089

Solar Radiation Data in 81089

Based on historical 81089 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 81089. [1]

The region associated with 81089 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 81089 that are always titled at the latitude of Walsenburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.86 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 81089

Solar Radiation Data in 81089

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 81089.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 81089

Solar Radiation Data in 81089

The region associated with 81089 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 81089 is September with an average of 6.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.64 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 81089 are December with an average of 5.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 81089 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81089

The average monthly solar radiation level in 81089, of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: 81089 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81089 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 81089

Sunrise / Sunset in 81089

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 4:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:47
Solar Energy Statistics for 81089

Best Months for Solar in 81089

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: September (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 81089

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 81089 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 81089

The Power of Solar in 81089

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81089. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81089. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 81089

Solar Radiation Data in 81089

81089 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6961.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 81089 is March with an average of 640.51 kWhac, followed by September at 621.41 kWhac and May at 615 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 81089 are December with an average of 512.33 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 526.12 kWhac and November at 554.43 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 81089 [5]

Mon Dec 2
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 21%
Tue Dec 3
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 53%
Wed Dec 4
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Dec 5
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Dec 6
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sat Dec 7
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 81089

About 81089

The ZIP code 81089 is associated with the city of Walsenburg in Huerfano County in Colorado.

81089 Solar Power

81089 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81089, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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