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Solar Power in 81242 (Poncha Springs, CO)

Solar Energy in 81242

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Solar Panels in 81242

Solar panels in 81242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81242

The total length of the day in 81242 (Poncha Springs, CO) today (September 14, 2026) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81242 (Poncha Springs, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81242

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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 81242

Solar Radiation Data in 81242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81242

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Solar Power Comparison: 81242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81242

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Solar Power: 81242 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 81242

Sunrise / Sunset in 81242

Sunrise/Sunset for September 14, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:44 am
- Sunset: 7:15 pm
- Length of Day: 12:31

Best Months for Solar in 81242

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Solar Panel Installs in 81242

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Solar Power Output in 81242

The Power of Solar in 81242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81242

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Weather Forecast for 81242 ^[5]

Mon Sep 14

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 95%

Tue Sep 15

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 88%

Wed Sep 16

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 17

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 18

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sat Sep 19

71°F

Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about 81242

About 81242

The ZIP code 81242 is associated with the city of Poncha Springs in Chaffee County in Colorado.

81242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81242, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.