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Solar Power in 81521 (Fruita, CO)

Solar Energy in 81521

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Solar Panels in 81521

Solar panels in 81521 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 81521

The total length of the day in 81521 (Fruita, CO) today (September 13, 2026) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 81521 (Fruita, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 81521

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Solar Energy Analysis for 81521

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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 81521

Solar Radiation Data in 81521

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 81521

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Solar Power Comparison: 81521 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 81521

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Solar Power: 81521 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 81521 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 81521

Sunrise / Sunset in 81521

Sunrise/Sunset for September 13, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:53 am
- Sunset: 7:28 pm
- Length of Day: 12:35

Best Months for Solar in 81521

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Solar Panel Installs in 81521

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Solar Power Output in 81521

The Power of Solar in 81521

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 81521. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 81521. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 81521

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Weather Forecast for 81521 ^[5]

Sun Sep 13

89°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 31%

Mon Sep 14

75°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%

Tue Sep 15

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 12%

Wed Sep 16

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 12%

Thu Sep 17

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 18

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 81521

About 81521

The ZIP code 81521 is associated with the city of Fruita in Mesa County in Colorado.

81521 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 81521, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.