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Solar Power in 65218 (Columbia, MO)

Solar Energy in 65218

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Solar Panels in 65218

Solar panels in 65218 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 65218

The total length of the day in 65218 (Columbia, MO) today (May 11, 2025) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 65218 (Columbia, MO)

Solar Energy Data for 65218

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Solar Energy Analysis for 65218

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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 65218

Solar Radiation Data in 65218

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 65218

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Solar Power Comparison: 65218 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 65218

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Solar Power: 65218 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 65218 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 65218

Sunrise / Sunset in 65218

Sunrise/Sunset for May 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:58 am
- Sunset: 8:13 pm
- Length of Day: 14:15

Best Months for Solar in 65218

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Solar Panel Installs in 65218

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Solar Power Output in 65218

The Power of Solar in 65218

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 65218. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 65218. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 65218

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Weather Forecast for 65218 ^[5]

Sun May 11

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon May 12

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 84%

Tue May 13

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 80%

Wed May 14

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 15

80°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 43%

Fri May 16

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 54%

More about 65218

About 65218

The ZIP code 65218 is associated with the city of Columbia in Boone County in Missouri.

65218 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 65218, or for more solar-related resources for MO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.