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Solar Power in 81302 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy in 81302

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Solar Panels in 81302

Solar panels in 81302 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81302

The total length of the day in 81302 (Durango, CO) today (May 14, 2025) will be 14 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81302 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81302

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81302

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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 81302

Solar Radiation Data in 81302

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81302

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Solar Power Comparison: 81302 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81302

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Solar Power: 81302 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81302 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 81302

Sunrise / Sunset in 81302

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:01 am
- Sunset: 8:14 pm
- Length of Day: 14:13

Best Months for Solar in 81302

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Solar Panel Installs in 81302

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Solar Power Output in 81302

The Power of Solar in 81302

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81302. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81302. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81302

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Weather Forecast for 81302 ^[5]

Wed May 14

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 15

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri May 16

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sat May 17

64°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sun May 18

60°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 62°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 81%

Mon May 19

41°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 81302

About 81302

The ZIP code 81302 is associated with the city of Durango in La Plata County in Colorado.

81302 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81302, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.