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Solar Power in 28685 (Traphill, NC)

Solar Energy in 28685

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Solar Panels in 28685

Solar panels in 28685 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28685

The total length of the day in 28685 (Traphill, NC) today (March 19, 2026) will be 12 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28685 (Traphill, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28685

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28685

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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 28685

Solar Radiation Data in 28685

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28685

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Solar Power Comparison: 28685 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28685

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Solar Power: 28685 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28685 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 28685

Sunrise / Sunset in 28685

Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:27 am
- Sunset: 7:36 pm
- Length of Day: 12:9

Best Months for Solar in 28685

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Solar Panel Installs in 28685

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Solar Power Output in 28685

The Power of Solar in 28685

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28685. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28685. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28685

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Weather Forecast for 28685 ^[5]

Thu Mar 19

51°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Mar 20

63°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 50%

Sat Mar 21

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Mar 22

78°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 45%

Mon Mar 23

70°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 42%

Tue Mar 24

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F

Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28685

About 28685

The ZIP code 28685 is associated with the city of Traphill in Wilkes County in North Carolina.

28685 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28685, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.