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Solar Power in 89801 (Elko, NV)

Solar Energy in 89801

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 89801 with an average of 7.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 89801

Solar panels in 89801 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 89801

The total length of the day in 89801 (Elko, NV) today (December 23, 2025) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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89801 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 89801 (Elko, NV)

Solar Energy Data for 89801

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 89801.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 89801

Solar Radiation Data in 89801

Based on historical 89801 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 89801. [1]

The region associated with 89801 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 89801 that are always titled at the latitude of Elko (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 89801

Solar Radiation Data in 89801

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 89801.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 89801

Solar Radiation Data in 89801

The region associated with 89801 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 89801 is August with an average of 7.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.01 kWh/m2/day and June at 7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 89801 are December with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 89801 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 89801

The average monthly solar radiation level in 89801, of 5.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 89801 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 89801 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 89801

Sunrise / Sunset in 89801

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 23, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 4:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:18
Solar Energy Statistics for 89801

Best Months for Solar in 89801

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 89801

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 89801 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 89801

The Power of Solar in 89801

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 89801. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 89801. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 89801

Solar Radiation Data in 89801

89801 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6481.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 89801 is August with an average of 663.84 kWhac, followed by July at 640.93 kWhac and May at 636.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 89801 are December with an average of 335.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 365.02 kWhac and February at 408.4 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 89801 [5]

Tue Dec 23
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 24
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 25
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 31%
Fri Dec 26
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Dec 27
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Dec 28
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 89801

About 89801

The ZIP code 89801 is associated with the city of Elko in Elko County in Nevada.

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89801 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 89801, or for more solar-related resources for NV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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