Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 98903 (Yakima, WA)

Solar Energy in 98903

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 98903 with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 98903

Solar panels in 98903 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 98903

The total length of the day in 98903 (Yakima, WA) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
98903 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 98903 (Yakima, WA)

Solar Energy Data for 98903

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 98903.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 98903

Solar Radiation Data in 98903

Based on historical 98903 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 98903. [1]

The region associated with 98903 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 98903 that are always titled at the latitude of Yakima (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.28 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 98903

Solar Radiation Data in 98903

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 98903.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 98903

Solar Radiation Data in 98903

The region associated with 98903 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 98903 is July with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.27 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 98903 are January with an average of 1.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: 98903 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 98903

The average monthly solar radiation level in 98903, of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 98903 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 98903 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 98903

Sunrise / Sunset in 98903

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:42
Solar Energy Statistics for 98903

Best Months for Solar in 98903

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 98903

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 98903 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 98903

The Power of Solar in 98903

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 98903. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 98903. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 98903

Solar Radiation Data in 98903

98903 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5795.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 98903 is July with an average of 682.65 kWhac, followed by August at 656.09 kWhac and June at 644.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 98903 are January with an average of 205.08 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 229.52 kWhac and November at 292.42 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 98903 [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 1
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 98903

About 98903

The ZIP code 98903 is associated with the city of Yakima in Yakima County in Washington.

98903 Solar Power

98903 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 98903, or for more solar-related resources for WA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

Cities in Washington

More ZIP Codes in WA


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.