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Solar Energy in Tumwater, WA

Solar Energy in Tumwater

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Tumwater with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tumwater

Solar panels in Tumwater that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Tumwater

The total length of the day in Tumwater, WA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Tumwater, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tumwater, WA

Solar Energy Data in Tumwater, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tumwater, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Tumwater

Based on historical Tumwater, WA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Tumwater. [1]

Tumwater has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tumwater that are always titled at the latitude of Tumwater (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.78 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.11 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 Tumwater

Solar Radiation Data in Tumwater, WA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tumwater, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Tumwater

Tumwater, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tumwater is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tumwater (Washington) are December with an average of 1.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 1.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tumwater

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tumwater, WA, of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 2% less than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 42% 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: Tumwater vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tumwater

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Tumwater

Best Months for Solar in Tumwater

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tumwater

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Solar Power Output in Tumwater

The Power of Solar in Tumwater, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tumwater, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Tumwater

Tumwater (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4299.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tumwater is July with an average of 551.83 kWhac, followed by August at 525.59 kWhac and May at 491.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tumwater (Washington) are December with an average of 157.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 161.7 kWhac and November at 175.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tumwater

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Weather Forecast for Tumwater, WA [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Tumwater

About Tumwater

The city of Tumwater, WA in Thurston County has an approximate population of 17,371. [6]

Tumwater Solar Power

Tumwater, WA Solar Energy

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

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