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Solar Power in 49038 (Coloma, MI)

Solar Energy in 49038

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 49038 with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 49038

Solar panels in 49038 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49038

The total length of the day in 49038 (Coloma, MI) today (July 03, 2025) will be 15 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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49038 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 49038 (Coloma, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49038

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 49038.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 49038

Solar Radiation Data in 49038

Based on historical 49038 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 49038. [1]

The region associated with 49038 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 49038 that are always titled at the latitude of Coloma (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 49038

Solar Radiation Data in 49038

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 49038.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 49038

Solar Radiation Data in 49038

The region associated with 49038 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 49038 is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 49038 are December with an average of 2.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 49038 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49038

The average monthly solar radiation level in 49038, of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 49038 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49038 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 49038

Sunrise / Sunset in 49038

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 03, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:12 am
    • Sunset: 9:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 49038

Best Months for Solar in 49038

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 49038

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 49038 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 49038

The Power of Solar in 49038

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49038. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49038. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 49038

Solar Radiation Data in 49038

49038 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5282.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 49038 is July with an average of 589.34 kWhac, followed by August at 570.11 kWhac and May at 569.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 49038 are December with an average of 215.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 247.49 kWhac and November at 302 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 49038 [5]

Thu Jul 3
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Jul 4
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sat Jul 5
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Jul 6
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jul 7
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Jul 8
82°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 49038

About 49038

The ZIP code 49038 is associated with the city of Coloma in Berrien County in Michigan.

49038 Solar Power

49038 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49038, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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