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Solar Power in 49931 (Houghton, MI)

Solar Energy in 49931

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Solar Panels in 49931

Solar panels in 49931 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49931

The total length of the day in 49931 (Houghton, MI) today (June 15, 2026) will be 15 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49931 (Houghton, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49931

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49931

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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 49931

Solar Radiation Data in 49931

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49931

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Solar Power Comparison: 49931 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49931

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Solar Power: 49931 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49931 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 49931

Sunrise / Sunset in 49931

Sunrise/Sunset for June 15, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:56 am
- Sunset: 9:53 pm
- Length of Day: 15:57

Best Months for Solar in 49931

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Solar Panel Installs in 49931

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Solar Power Output in 49931

The Power of Solar in 49931

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49931. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49931. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49931

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Weather Forecast for 49931 ^[5]

Mon Jun 15

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 86%

Tue Jun 16

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jun 17

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 83%

Thu Jun 18

57°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 40%

Fri Jun 19

58°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 74%

Sat Jun 20

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 49931

About 49931

The ZIP code 49931 is associated with the city of Houghton in Houghton County in Michigan.

49931 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49931, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.