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Solar Power in 20646 (La Plata, MD)

Solar Energy in 20646

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Solar Panels in 20646

Solar panels in 20646 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 20646

The total length of the day in 20646 (La Plata, MD) today (July 29, 2026) will be 14 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 20646 (La Plata, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 20646

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Solar Energy Analysis for 20646

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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 20646

Solar Radiation Data in 20646

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 20646

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Solar Power Comparison: 20646 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 20646

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Solar Power: 20646 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 20646 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 20646

Sunrise / Sunset in 20646

Sunrise/Sunset for July 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:06 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 14:16

Best Months for Solar in 20646

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Solar Panel Installs in 20646

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Solar Power Output in 20646

The Power of Solar in 20646

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 20646. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 20646. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 20646

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Weather Forecast for 20646 ^[5]

Wed Jul 29

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Jul 30

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jul 31

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 91°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 1

91°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 2

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Aug 3

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 20646

About 20646

The ZIP code 20646 is associated with the city of La Plata in Charles County in Maryland.

20646 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 20646, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.