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Solar Power in 81201 (Salida, CO)

Solar Energy in 81201

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Solar Panels in 81201

Solar panels in 81201 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81201

The total length of the day in 81201 (Salida, CO) today (September 08, 2026) will be 12 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81201 (Salida, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81201

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81201

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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 81201

Solar Radiation Data in 81201

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81201

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Solar Power Comparison: 81201 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81201

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Solar Power: 81201 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81201 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 81201

Sunrise / Sunset in 81201

Sunrise/Sunset for September 08, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 7:24 pm
- Length of Day: 12:46

Best Months for Solar in 81201

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Solar Panel Installs in 81201

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Solar Power Output in 81201

The Power of Solar in 81201

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81201. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81201. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81201

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Weather Forecast for 81201 ^[5]

Tue Sep 8

84°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 40%

Wed Sep 9

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Sep 10

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 8%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Sep 11

83°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 83°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 54%

Sat Sep 12

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 73%

Sun Sep 13

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 81201

About 81201

The ZIP code 81201 is associated with the city of Salida in Chaffee County in Colorado.

81201 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81201, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.