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Solar Power in 49696 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy in 49696

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Solar Panels in 49696

Solar panels in 49696 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49696

The total length of the day in 49696 (Traverse City, MI) today (September 16, 2025) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49696 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49696

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49696

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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 49696

Solar Radiation Data in 49696

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49696

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Solar Power Comparison: 49696 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49696

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Solar Power: 49696 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49696 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 49696

Sunrise / Sunset in 49696

Sunrise/Sunset for September 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 12:31

Best Months for Solar in 49696

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Solar Panel Installs in 49696

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Solar Power Output in 49696

The Power of Solar in 49696

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49696. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49696. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49696

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Weather Forecast for 49696 ^[5]

Tue Sep 16

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 3%

Wed Sep 17

79°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 69%

Thu Sep 18

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 78%

Fri Sep 19

73°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 26%

Sat Sep 20

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 21

66°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49696

About 49696

The ZIP code 49696 is associated with the city of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County in Michigan.

49696 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49696, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.