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Solar Power in 04985 (West Forks, ME)

Solar Energy in 04985

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Solar Panels in 04985

Solar panels in 04985 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 04985

The total length of the day in 04985 (West Forks, ME) today (August 13, 2026) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 04985 (West Forks, ME)

Solar Energy Data for 04985

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Solar Energy Analysis for 04985

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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 04985

Solar Radiation Data in 04985

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 04985

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Solar Power Comparison: 04985 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 04985

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Solar Power: 04985 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 04985 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 04985

Sunrise / Sunset in 04985

Sunrise/Sunset for August 13, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:37 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 14:15

Best Months for Solar in 04985

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Solar Panel Installs in 04985

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Solar Power Output in 04985

The Power of Solar in 04985

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 04985. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 04985. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 04985

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Weather Forecast for 04985 ^[5]

Thu Aug 13

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 86%

Fri Aug 14

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Aug 15

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Aug 16

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Aug 17

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Aug 18

69°F

Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about 04985

About 04985

The ZIP code 04985 is associated with the city of West Forks in Somerset County in Maine.

04985 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 04985, or for more solar-related resources for ME, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.