What is the sun angle in Portland Oregon?

The sun angle in Portland, Oregon, varies throughout the year due to the Earth's tilt on its axis and its rotation around the Sun. Here are the approximate sun angles for different times of the year in Portland:

Summer Solstice (June 21):

- Sunrise: Approximately 5:30 AM

- Solar Noon (when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky): Approximately 68 degrees above the horizon

- Sunset: Approximately 9:30 PM

Winter Solstice (December 21):

- Sunrise: Approximately 7:30 AM

- Solar Noon: Approximately 33 degrees above the horizon

- Sunset: Approximately 4:30 PM

Spring Equinox (March 21):

- Sunrise: Approximately 7:00 AM

- Solar Noon: Approximately 50 degrees above the horizon

- Sunset: Approximately 7:00 PM

Fall Equinox (September 21):

- Sunrise: Approximately 7:00 AM

- Solar Noon: Approximately 50 degrees above the horizon

- Sunset: Approximately 7:00 PM

These sun angle measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to factors such as atmospheric conditions and elevation.