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Solar Power in 97238 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy in 97238

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Solar Panels in 97238

Solar panels in 97238 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97238

The total length of the day in 97238 (Portland, OR) today (August 25, 2026) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 97238 (Portland, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97238

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Solar Energy Analysis for 97238

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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 97238

Solar Radiation Data in 97238

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 97238

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Solar Power Comparison: 97238 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97238

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Solar Power: 97238 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97238 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 97238

Sunrise / Sunset in 97238

Sunrise/Sunset for August 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 8:02 pm
- Length of Day: 13:40

Best Months for Solar in 97238

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Solar Panel Installs in 97238

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Solar Power Output in 97238

The Power of Solar in 97238

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97238. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97238. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 97238

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Weather Forecast for 97238 ^[5]

Tue Aug 25

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 97%

Wed Aug 26

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 27

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Aug 28

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Aug 29

78°F

Few Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sun Aug 30

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 87%

More about 97238

About 97238

The ZIP code 97238 is associated with the city of Portland in Multnomah County in Oregon.

97238 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97238, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.