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Solar Power in 98261 (Lopez Island, WA)

Solar Energy in 98261

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Solar Panels in 98261

Solar panels in 98261 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98261

The total length of the day in 98261 (Lopez Island, WA) today (August 29, 2026) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 98261 (Lopez Island, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98261

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Solar Energy Analysis for 98261

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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 98261

Solar Radiation Data in 98261

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 98261

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Solar Power Comparison: 98261 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98261

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Solar Power: 98261 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98261 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 98261

Sunrise / Sunset in 98261

Sunrise/Sunset for August 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 8:00 pm
- Length of Day: 13:37

Best Months for Solar in 98261

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Solar Panel Installs in 98261

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Solar Power Output in 98261

The Power of Solar in 98261

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98261. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98261. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 98261

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Weather Forecast for 98261 ^[5]

Sat Aug 29

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Aug 30

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 89%

Mon Aug 31

61°F

Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 12%

Tue Sep 1

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 57%

Wed Sep 2

58°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 58°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 3

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 98261

About 98261

The ZIP code 98261 is associated with the city of Lopez Island in San Juan County in Washington.

98261 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98261, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.