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Solar Power in 34242 (Sarasota, FL)

Solar Energy in 34242

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Solar Panels in 34242

Solar panels in 34242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 34242

The total length of the day in 34242 (Sarasota, FL) today (May 14, 2025) will be 13 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 34242 (Sarasota, FL)

Solar Energy Data for 34242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 34242

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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 34242

Solar Radiation Data in 34242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 34242

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Solar Power Comparison: 34242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 34242

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Solar Power: 34242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 34242 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 34242

Sunrise / Sunset in 34242

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 8:12 pm
- Length of Day: 13:32

Best Months for Solar in 34242

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Solar Panel Installs in 34242

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Solar Power Output in 34242

The Power of Solar in 34242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 34242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 34242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 34242

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Weather Forecast for 34242 ^[5]

Wed May 14

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 72°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 15

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri May 16

81°F

Few Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 14%

Sat May 17

81°F

Few Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 16%

Sun May 18

81°F

Few Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 15%

Mon May 19

82°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 34%

More about 34242

About 34242

The ZIP code 34242 is associated with the city of Sarasota in Sarasota County in Florida.

34242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 34242, or for more solar-related resources for FL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.