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Solar Power in 70602 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy in 70602

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Solar Panels in 70602

Solar panels in 70602 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70602

The total length of the day in 70602 (Lake Charles, LA) today (December 14, 2025) will be 10 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 70602 (Lake Charles, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70602

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Solar Energy Analysis for 70602

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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 70602

Solar Radiation Data in 70602

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 70602

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Solar Power Comparison: 70602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70602

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Solar Power: 70602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70602 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 70602

Sunrise / Sunset in 70602

Sunrise/Sunset for December 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:00 am
- Sunset: 5:15 pm
- Length of Day: 10:15

Best Months for Solar in 70602

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Solar Panel Installs in 70602

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Solar Power Output in 70602

The Power of Solar in 70602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70602. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 70602

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Weather Forecast for 70602 ^[5]

Sun Dec 14

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 93%

Mon Dec 15

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Dec 16

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Dec 17

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 95%

Thu Dec 18

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 37%

Fri Dec 19

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 70602

About 70602

The ZIP code 70602 is associated with the city of Lake Charles in Calcasieu County in Louisiana.

70602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70602, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.