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Solar Power in 98117 (Seattle, WA)

Solar Energy in 98117

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Solar Panels in 98117

Solar panels in 98117 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98117

The total length of the day in 98117 (Seattle, WA) today (December 14, 2025) will be 8 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 98117 (Seattle, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98117

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Solar Energy Analysis for 98117

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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 98117

Solar Radiation Data in 98117

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 98117

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Solar Power Comparison: 98117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98117

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Solar Power: 98117 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98117 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 98117

Sunrise / Sunset in 98117

Sunrise/Sunset for December 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:49 am
- Sunset: 4:19 pm
- Length of Day: 8:30

Best Months for Solar in 98117

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Solar Panel Installs in 98117

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Solar Power Output in 98117

The Power of Solar in 98117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98117. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 98117

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Weather Forecast for 98117 ^[5]

Sun Dec 14

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 15

54°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 16

48°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Dec 17

47°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 78%

Thu Dec 18

42°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 44°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 19

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 98117

About 98117

The ZIP code 98117 is associated with the city of Seattle in King County in Washington.

98117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98117, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.