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Solar Power in 49040 (Colon, MI)

Solar Energy in 49040

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Solar Panels in 49040

Solar panels in 49040 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49040

The total length of the day in 49040 (Colon, MI) today (November 03, 2026) will be 10 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49040 (Colon, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49040

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49040

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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 49040

Solar Radiation Data in 49040

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49040

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Solar Power Comparison: 49040 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49040

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Solar Power: 49040 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49040 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 49040

Sunrise / Sunset in 49040

Sunrise/Sunset for November 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:16 am
- Sunset: 5:33 pm
- Length of Day: 10:17

Best Months for Solar in 49040

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Solar Panel Installs in 49040

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Solar Power Output in 49040

The Power of Solar in 49040

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49040. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49040. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49040

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Weather Forecast for 49040 ^[5]

Tue Nov 3

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Nov 4

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 86%

Thu Nov 5

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 6

46°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Nov 7

47°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sun Nov 8

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 49040

About 49040

The ZIP code 49040 is associated with the city of Colon in St. Joseph County in Michigan.

49040 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49040, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.