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Solar Energy in Rifle, CO

Solar Energy in Rifle

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Solar Panels in Rifle

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rifle

The total length of the day in Rifle, CO today (June 05, 2026) will be 14 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Rifle, CO

Solar Energy Data in Rifle, CO

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Solar Energy Analysis for Rifle, 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 Rifle

Solar Radiation Data in Rifle, CO

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Rifle, CO

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

Solar Power Levels in Rifle

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Solar Power: Rifle vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rifle

Sunrise/Sunset for June 05, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:42 am
- Sunset: 8:36 pm
- Length of Day: 14:54

Best Months for Solar in Rifle

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Solar Panel Installs in Rifle

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Solar Power Output in Rifle

The Power of Solar in Rifle, CO

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Rifle, CO

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Cost of Utilities in Rifle

Rifle Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Rifle

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Rifle Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rifle, CO ^[5]

Fri Jun 5

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Jun 6

93°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 95°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 35%

Sun Jun 7

83°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 49%

Mon Jun 8

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 10%

Tue Jun 9

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 86°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jun 10

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 82°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Rifle

About Rifle

The city of Rifle, CO in Garfield County has an approximate population of 9,172. ^[6]

Rifle, CO Solar Energy

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