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Solar Power in 43085 (Columbus, OH)

Solar Energy in 43085

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 43085 with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 43085

Solar panels in 43085 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 43085

The total length of the day in 43085 (Columbus, OH) today (October 29, 2025) will be 10 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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43085 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 43085 (Columbus, OH)

Solar Energy Data for 43085

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 43085.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 43085

Solar Radiation Data in 43085

Based on historical 43085 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 43085. [1]

The region associated with 43085 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 43085 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 43085

Solar Radiation Data in 43085

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 43085.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 43085

Solar Radiation Data in 43085

The region associated with 43085 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 43085 is August with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 43085 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 43085 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 43085

The average monthly solar radiation level in 43085, of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 43085 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 43085 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 43085

Sunrise / Sunset in 43085

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 29, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:57 am
    • Sunset: 6:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:37
Solar Energy Statistics for 43085

Best Months for Solar in 43085

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 43085

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 43085 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 43085

The Power of Solar in 43085

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 43085. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 43085. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 43085

Solar Radiation Data in 43085

43085 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5356.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 43085 is August with an average of 548.07 kWhac, followed by July at 533.54 kWhac and May at 532.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 43085 are December with an average of 290.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.7 kWhac and November at 356.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 43085 [5]

Wed Oct 29
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Oct 30
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Oct 31
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sat Nov 1
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Nov 2
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Nov 3
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 43085

About 43085

The ZIP code 43085 is associated with the city of Columbus in Franklin County in Ohio.

43085 Solar Power

43085 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 43085, or for more solar-related resources for OH, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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