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Solar Energy in Bellingham, WA

Solar Energy in Bellingham

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Solar Panels in Bellingham

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bellingham

The total length of the day in Bellingham, WA today (September 12, 2026) will be 12 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Bellingham, WA

Solar Energy Data in Bellingham, WA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Bellingham, WA

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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 Bellingham

Solar Radiation Data in Bellingham, WA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Bellingham, WA

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

Solar Power Levels in Bellingham

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Solar Power: Bellingham vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bellingham

Sunrise/Sunset for September 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 7:30 pm
- Length of Day: 12:49

Best Months for Solar in Bellingham

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Solar Panel Installs in Bellingham

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Solar Power Output in Bellingham

The Power of Solar in Bellingham, WA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Bellingham, WA

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Cost of Utilities in Bellingham

Bellingham Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Bellingham

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Bellingham Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bellingham, WA ^[5]

Sat Sep 12

65°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 43%

Sun Sep 13

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 14

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 15

61°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 40%

Wed Sep 16

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Sep 17

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Bellingham

About Bellingham

The city of Bellingham, WA in Whatcom County has an approximate population of 80,885. ^[6]

Bellingham, WA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Bellingham, WA, or for more solar-related resources for Bellingham, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.