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Solar Power in 71497 (Natchitoches, LA)

Solar Energy in 71497

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Solar Panels in 71497

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Sunrise & Sunset in 71497

The total length of the day in 71497 (Natchitoches, LA) today (July 16, 2026) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 71497 (Natchitoches, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71497

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Solar Energy Analysis for 71497

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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 71497

Solar Radiation Data in 71497

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 71497

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Solar Power Comparison: 71497 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71497

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Solar Power: 71497 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71497 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 71497

Sunrise / Sunset in 71497

Sunrise/Sunset for July 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:17 am
- Sunset: 8:19 pm
- Length of Day: 14:2

Best Months for Solar in 71497

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Solar Panel Installs in 71497

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Solar Power Output in 71497

The Power of Solar in 71497

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71497. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71497. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 71497

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Weather Forecast for 71497 ^[5]

Thu Jul 16

96°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%

Fri Jul 17

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 98°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 47%

Sat Jul 18

95°F

Few Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 20%

Sun Jul 19

97°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 101°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Jul 20

99°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 102°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 21

100°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 104°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about 71497

About 71497

The ZIP code 71497 is associated with the city of Natchitoches in Natchitoches County in Louisiana.

71497 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71497, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.