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Solar Power in 12471 (Rifton, NY)

Solar Energy in 12471

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Solar Panels in 12471

Solar panels in 12471 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 12471

The total length of the day in 12471 (Rifton, NY) today (April 05, 2026) will be 12 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 12471 (Rifton, NY)

Solar Energy Data for 12471

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Solar Energy Analysis for 12471

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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 12471

Solar Radiation Data in 12471

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 12471

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Solar Power Comparison: 12471 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 12471

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Solar Power: 12471 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12471 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 12471

Sunrise / Sunset in 12471

Sunrise/Sunset for April 05, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:30 am
- Sunset: 7:27 pm
- Length of Day: 12:57

Best Months for Solar in 12471

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Solar Panel Installs in 12471

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Solar Power Output in 12471

The Power of Solar in 12471

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12471. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12471. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 12471

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Weather Forecast for 12471 ^[5]

Sun Apr 5

55°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 6

46°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 49°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 69%

Tue Apr 7

43°F

Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Apr 8

43°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 51°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Apr 9

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 35%

Fri Apr 10

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 12471

About 12471

The ZIP code 12471 is associated with the city of Rifton in Ulster County in New York.

12471 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12471, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.