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Solar Power in 48659 (Sterling, MI)

Solar Energy in 48659

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Solar Panels in 48659

Solar panels in 48659 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48659

The total length of the day in 48659 (Sterling, MI) today (June 06, 2025) will be 15 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48659 (Sterling, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48659

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48659

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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 48659

Solar Radiation Data in 48659

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48659

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Solar Power Comparison: 48659 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48659

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Solar Power: 48659 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48659 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 48659

Sunrise / Sunset in 48659

Sunrise/Sunset for June 06, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:52 am
- Sunset: 9:17 pm
- Length of Day: 15:25

Best Months for Solar in 48659

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Solar Panel Installs in 48659

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Solar Power Output in 48659

The Power of Solar in 48659

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48659. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48659. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48659

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Weather Forecast for 48659 ^[5]

Fri Jun 6

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sat Jun 7

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sun Jun 8

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jun 9

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 29%

Tue Jun 10

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 90%

Wed Jun 11

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about 48659

About 48659

The ZIP code 48659 is associated with the city of Sterling in Arenac County in Michigan.

48659 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48659, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.