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Solar Energy in Salida, CO

Solar Energy in Salida

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Salida with an average of 6.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Salida

Solar panels in Salida that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Salida

The total length of the day in Salida, CO today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Salida, CO Solar Energy

Solar Power in Salida, CO

Solar Energy Data in Salida, CO

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Salida.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Salida, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Salida

Based on historical Salida, CO data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Salida. [1]

Salida has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 29% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Salida that are always titled at the latitude of Salida (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Salida

Solar Radiation Data in Salida, CO

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Salida.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Salida, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Salida

Salida, CO has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Salida is March with an average of 6.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.58 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Salida (Colorado) are December with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Salida

The average monthly solar radiation level in Salida, CO, of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Salida vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Salida solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Salida

Sunrise / Sunset in Salida

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Salida

Best Months for Solar in Salida

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Salida

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Solar Power Output in Salida

The Power of Solar in Salida, CO

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

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Salida, CO

Solar Radiation Data in Salida

Salida (CO) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7097.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Salida is March with an average of 673.58 kWhac, followed by April at 632.59 kWhac and October at 611.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Salida (Colorado) are August with an average of 537.13 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 546.41 kWhac and February at 564.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Salida

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Weather Forecast for Salida, CO [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 63%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 56%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Apr 3
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Salida

About Salida

The city of Salida, CO in Chaffee County has an approximate population of 5,236. [6]

Salida Solar Power

Salida, CO Solar Energy

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

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