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Solar Energy in Cortez, CO

Solar Energy in Cortez

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Solar Panels in Cortez

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cortez

The total length of the day in Cortez, CO today (July 11, 2025) will be 14 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Cortez, CO

Solar Energy Data in Cortez, CO

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Solar Energy Analysis for Cortez, CO

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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 Cortez

Solar Radiation Data in Cortez, CO

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Cortez, CO

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

Solar Power Levels in Cortez

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Solar Power: Cortez vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cortez

Sunrise/Sunset for July 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:01 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:37

Best Months for Solar in Cortez

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Solar Panel Installs in Cortez

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Solar Power Output in Cortez

The Power of Solar in Cortez, CO

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Cortez, CO

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Cost of Utilities in Cortez

Cortez Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Cortez

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Cortez Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cortez, CO ^[5]

Fri Jul 11

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 92°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Jul 12

91°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 93°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jul 13

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 96°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 10%

Mon Jul 14

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 92°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 15

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 94°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 6%

Wed Jul 16

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 94°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Cortez

About Cortez

The city of Cortez, CO in Montezuma County has an approximate population of 8,482. ^[6]

Cortez, CO Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Cortez, CO, or for more solar-related resources for Cortez, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.