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Solar Power in 70601 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy in 70601

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Solar Panels in 70601

Solar panels in 70601 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70601

The total length of the day in 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) today (August 18, 2026) will be 13 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70601 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70601

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70601

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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 70601

Solar Radiation Data in 70601

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70601

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Solar Power Comparison: 70601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70601

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Solar Power: 70601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70601 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 70601

Sunrise / Sunset in 70601

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:12

Best Months for Solar in 70601

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Solar Panel Installs in 70601

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Solar Power Output in 70601

The Power of Solar in 70601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70601. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70601

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Weather Forecast for 70601 ^[5]

Tue Aug 18

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 98%

Wed Aug 19

91°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 87%

Thu Aug 20

94°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 79%

Fri Aug 21

96°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 48%

Sat Aug 22

96°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 100°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 93%

Sun Aug 23

98°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 102°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about 70601

About 70601

The ZIP code 70601 is associated with the city of Lake Charles in Calcasieu County in Louisiana.

70601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70601, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.