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Solar Power in 70502 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy in 70502

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Solar Panels in 70502

Solar panels in 70502 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70502

The total length of the day in 70502 (Lafayette, LA) today (July 07, 2026) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70502 (Lafayette, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70502

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70502

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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 70502

Solar Radiation Data in 70502

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70502

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Solar Power Comparison: 70502 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70502

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Solar Power: 70502 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70502 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 70502

Sunrise / Sunset in 70502

Sunrise/Sunset for July 07, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:11 am
- Sunset: 8:14 pm
- Length of Day: 14:3

Best Months for Solar in 70502

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Solar Panel Installs in 70502

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Solar Power Output in 70502

The Power of Solar in 70502

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70502. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70502. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70502

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Weather Forecast for 70502 ^[5]

Tue Jul 7

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jul 8

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 16%

Thu Jul 9

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 18%

Fri Jul 10

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 42%

Sat Jul 11

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 31%

Sun Jul 12

88°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 70502

About 70502

The ZIP code 70502 is associated with the city of Lafayette in Lafayette County in Louisiana.

70502 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70502, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.