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Solar Power in 94290 (Sacramento, CA)

Solar Energy in 94290

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94290 with an average of 7.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94290

Solar panels in 94290 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94290

The total length of the day in 94290 (Sacramento, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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94290 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94290 (Sacramento, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94290

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94290.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94290

Solar Radiation Data in 94290

Based on historical 94290 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94290. [1]

The region associated with 94290 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94290 that are always titled at the latitude of Sacramento (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.78 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 94290

Solar Radiation Data in 94290

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94290.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94290

Solar Radiation Data in 94290

The region associated with 94290 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94290 is August with an average of 7.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.35 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94290 are January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94290 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94290

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94290, of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 94290 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94290 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 94290

Sunrise / Sunset in 94290

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 94290

Best Months for Solar in 94290

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94290

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94290 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94290

The Power of Solar in 94290

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94290. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94290. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94290

Solar Radiation Data in 94290

94290 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6510.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94290 is August with an average of 675.67 kWhac, followed by July at 663.2 kWhac and June at 631.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94290 are January with an average of 355.26 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 361.62 kWhac and February at 379.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94290 [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 15%
Fri Mar 29
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 94290

About 94290

The ZIP code 94290 is associated with the city of Sacramento in Sacramento County in California.

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94290 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94290, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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