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Solar Power in 98402 (Tacoma, WA)

Solar Energy in 98402

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Solar Panels in 98402

Solar panels in 98402 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98402

The total length of the day in 98402 (Tacoma, WA) today (July 29, 2026) will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 98402 (Tacoma, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98402

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Solar Energy Analysis for 98402

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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 98402

Solar Radiation Data in 98402

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 98402

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Solar Power Comparison: 98402 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98402

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Solar Power: 98402 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98402 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 98402

Sunrise / Sunset in 98402

Sunrise/Sunset for July 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:43 am
- Sunset: 8:48 pm
- Length of Day: 15:5

Best Months for Solar in 98402

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Solar Panel Installs in 98402

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Solar Power Output in 98402

The Power of Solar in 98402

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98402. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98402. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 98402

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Weather Forecast for 98402 ^[5]

Wed Jul 29

78°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 45%

Thu Jul 30

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 67%

Fri Jul 31

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 1

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sun Aug 2

75°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 34%

Mon Aug 3

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 98402

About 98402

The ZIP code 98402 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Pierce County in Washington.

98402 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98402, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.