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Solar Power in 98042 (Kent, WA)

Solar Energy in 98042

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Solar Panels in 98042

Solar panels in 98042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98042

The total length of the day in 98042 (Kent, WA) today (August 01, 2026) will be 14 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 98042 (Kent, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 98042

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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 98042

Solar Radiation Data in 98042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 98042

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Solar Power Comparison: 98042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98042

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Solar Power: 98042 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 98042

Sunrise / Sunset in 98042

Sunrise/Sunset for August 01, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:45 am
- Sunset: 8:44 pm
- Length of Day: 14:59

Best Months for Solar in 98042

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Solar Panel Installs in 98042

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Solar Power Output in 98042

The Power of Solar in 98042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 98042

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Weather Forecast for 98042 ^[5]

Sat Aug 1

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sun Aug 2

68°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 59%

Mon Aug 3

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Aug 4

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Aug 5

91°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 6

91°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 93°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 98042

About 98042

The ZIP code 98042 is associated with the city of Kent in King County in Washington.

98042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98042, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.