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Solar Power in 92260 (Palm Desert, CA)

Solar Energy in 92260

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 92260 with an average of 7.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 92260

Solar panels in 92260 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 92260

The total length of the day in 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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92260 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 92260 (Palm Desert, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 92260

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 92260.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 92260

Solar Radiation Data in 92260

Based on historical 92260 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 92260. [1]

The region associated with 92260 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 92260 that are always titled at the latitude of Palm Desert (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.52 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 92260

Solar Radiation Data in 92260

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 92260.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 92260

Solar Radiation Data in 92260

The region associated with 92260 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 92260 is September with an average of 7.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 7.22 kWh/m2/day and March at 7.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 92260 are December with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 92260 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 92260

The average monthly solar radiation level in 92260, of 6.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 69% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 0% greater 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: 92260 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 92260 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 92260

Sunrise / Sunset in 92260

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 92260

Best Months for Solar in 92260

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (7.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 92260

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 92260 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 92260

The Power of Solar in 92260

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 92260. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 92260. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 92260

Solar Radiation Data in 92260

92260 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7222.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 92260 is March with an average of 670.56 kWhac, followed by April at 653.95 kWhac and May at 645.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 92260 are December with an average of 533.74 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 544.3 kWhac and November at 549.3 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 92260 [5]

Thu May 2
89°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 93°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 3
87°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 92°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 4
87°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun May 5
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon May 6
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 12%
Tue May 7
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 91°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 92260

About 92260

The ZIP code 92260 is associated with the city of Palm Desert in Riverside County in California.

92260 Solar Power

92260 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 92260, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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