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Solar Power in 46406 (Gary, IN)

Solar Energy in 46406

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Solar Panels in 46406

Solar panels in 46406 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46406

The total length of the day in 46406 (Gary, IN) today (December 16, 2025) will be 9 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 46406 (Gary, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46406

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Solar Energy Analysis for 46406

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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 46406

Solar Radiation Data in 46406

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 46406

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Solar Power Comparison: 46406 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46406

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Solar Power: 46406 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46406 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 46406

Sunrise / Sunset in 46406

Sunrise/Sunset for December 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:08 am
- Sunset: 4:22 pm
- Length of Day: 9:14

Best Months for Solar in 46406

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Solar Panel Installs in 46406

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Solar Power Output in 46406

The Power of Solar in 46406

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46406. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46406. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 46406

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Weather Forecast for 46406 ^[5]

Tue Dec 16

31°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 35%

Wed Dec 17

36°F

Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 14%

Thu Dec 18

46°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 19

27°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sat Dec 20

38°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 21

25°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 46406

About 46406

The ZIP code 46406 is associated with the city of Gary in Lake County in Indiana.

46406 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46406, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.