Printable Sun Path Chart
This sun path chart is for planners, designers, students, and anyone mapping solar position for a specific site. The one-page Letter landscape PDF includes fields for location, latitude, and dates plotted. The chart uses a grid with horizontal azimuth markings from N 0° through E 90°, S 180°, W 270°, and back to N 360°. Vertical elevation is marked in 5° squares, and the grid is set up for drawing sun paths clearly.
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- 1 page
- US Letter, landscape — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 52 KB
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Fill in the location and latitude, then plot the dates you want to compare. Use the azimuth axis to track direction and the elevation axis to track height above the horizon. Mark the sun path lines directly on the grid for each date, then use the chart to compare seasonal changes and site conditions.
Good for
- Track seasonal sun angles at a site
- Compare solar exposure by date
- Support site planning and shading studies
Tip: Print at actual size on Letter paper so the 10° and 5° grid spacing stays accurate.
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