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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 (November 15, 2025) will be 9 hours and 37 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 November 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:38 am
- Sunset: 5:15 pm
- Length of Day: 9:37

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]

Sat Nov 15

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sun Nov 16

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 41°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 17

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%

Tue Nov 18

40°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Nov 19

39°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 81%

Thu Nov 20

43°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F

Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 44%

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.