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Solar Power in 48862 (North Star, MI)

Solar Energy in 48862

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Solar Panels in 48862

Solar panels in 48862 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48862

The total length of the day in 48862 (North Star, MI) today (May 16, 2025) will be 14 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48862 (North Star, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48862

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48862

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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 48862

Solar Radiation Data in 48862

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48862

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Solar Power Comparison: 48862 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48862

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Solar Power: 48862 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48862 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 48862

Sunrise / Sunset in 48862

Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:10 am
- Sunset: 8:58 pm
- Length of Day: 14:48

Best Months for Solar in 48862

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Solar Panel Installs in 48862

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Solar Power Output in 48862

The Power of Solar in 48862

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48862. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48862. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48862

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Weather Forecast for 48862 ^[5]

Fri May 16

81°F

Very Heavy Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 17

50°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 18

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 19

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 48862

About 48862

The ZIP code 48862 is associated with the city of North Star in Gratiot County in Michigan.

48862 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48862, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.