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Solar Power in 97310 (Salem, OR)

Solar Energy in 97310

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 97310 with an average of 6.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 97310

Solar panels in 97310 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 97310

The total length of the day in 97310 (Salem, OR) today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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97310 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 97310 (Salem, OR)

Solar Energy Data for 97310

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 97310.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 97310

Solar Radiation Data in 97310

Based on historical 97310 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 97310. [1]

The region associated with 97310 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 97310 that are always titled at the latitude of Salem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.8 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 97310

Solar Radiation Data in 97310

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 97310.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 97310

Solar Radiation Data in 97310

The region associated with 97310 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 97310 is July with an average of 6.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.54 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 97310 are December with an average of 1.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.03 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 97310 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 97310

The average monthly solar radiation level in 97310, of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 9% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 35% 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: 97310 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 97310 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 97310

Sunrise / Sunset in 97310

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 97310

Best Months for Solar in 97310

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 97310

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 97310 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 97310

The Power of Solar in 97310

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 97310. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 97310. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 97310

Solar Radiation Data in 97310

97310 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4800.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 97310 is July with an average of 616.1 kWhac, followed by August at 597.93 kWhac and September at 527.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 97310 are December with an average of 175.16 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 203.43 kWhac and November at 228.53 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 97310 [5]

Mon Mar 18
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Mar 19
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 14%
Wed Mar 20
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 97310

About 97310

The ZIP code 97310 is associated with the city of Salem in Marion County in Oregon.

97310 Solar Power

97310 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 97310, or for more solar-related resources for OR, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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