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Solar Power in 81303 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy in 81303

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Solar Panels in 81303

Solar panels in 81303 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81303

The total length of the day in 81303 (Durango, CO) today (May 09, 2025) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81303 (Durango, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81303

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81303

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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 81303

Solar Radiation Data in 81303

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81303

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Solar Power Comparison: 81303 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81303

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Solar Power: 81303 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81303 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 81303

Sunrise / Sunset in 81303

Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:06 am
- Sunset: 8:09 pm
- Length of Day: 14:3

Best Months for Solar in 81303

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Solar Panel Installs in 81303

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Solar Power Output in 81303

The Power of Solar in 81303

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81303. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81303. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81303

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Weather Forecast for 81303 ^[5]

Fri May 9

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat May 10

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun May 11

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 74%

Mon May 12

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue May 13

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 7%

Wed May 14

62°F

Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 24%

More about 81303

About 81303

The ZIP code 81303 is associated with the city of Durango in La Plata County in Colorado.

81303 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81303, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.