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Solar Power in 27116 (Winston Salem, NC)

Solar Energy in 27116

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Solar Panels in 27116

Solar panels in 27116 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27116

The total length of the day in 27116 (Winston Salem, NC) today (July 26, 2026) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27116 (Winston Salem, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27116

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27116

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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 27116

Solar Radiation Data in 27116

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27116

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Solar Power Comparison: 27116 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27116

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Solar Power: 27116 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27116 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 27116

Sunrise / Sunset in 27116

Sunrise/Sunset for July 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 8:32 pm
- Length of Day: 14:10

Best Months for Solar in 27116

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Solar Panel Installs in 27116

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Solar Power Output in 27116

The Power of Solar in 27116

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27116. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27116. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27116

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Weather Forecast for 27116 ^[5]

Sun Jul 26

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 70%

Mon Jul 27

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 44%

Tue Jul 28

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jul 29

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 8%

Thu Jul 30

87°F

Few Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 16%

Fri Jul 31

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 27116

About 27116

The ZIP code 27116 is associated with the city of Winston Salem in Forsyth County in North Carolina.

27116 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27116, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.