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Solar Power in 49816 (Chatham, MI)

Solar Energy in 49816

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Solar Panels in 49816

Solar panels in 49816 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49816

The total length of the day in 49816 (Chatham, MI) today (July 22, 2026) will be 15 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49816 (Chatham, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49816

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49816

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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 49816

Solar Radiation Data in 49816

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49816

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Solar Power Comparison: 49816 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49816

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Solar Power: 49816 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49816 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 49816

Sunrise / Sunset in 49816

Sunrise/Sunset for July 22, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 9:32 pm
- Length of Day: 15:16

Best Months for Solar in 49816

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Solar Panel Installs in 49816

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Solar Power Output in 49816

The Power of Solar in 49816

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49816. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49816. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49816

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Weather Forecast for 49816 ^[5]

Wed Jul 22

62°F

Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 22%

Thu Jul 23

76°F

Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 21%

Fri Jul 24

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sat Jul 25

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 64%

Sun Jul 26

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon Jul 27

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 49816

About 49816

The ZIP code 49816 is associated with the city of Chatham in Alger County in Michigan.

49816 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49816, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.