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Solar Power in 94953 (Petaluma, CA)

Solar Energy in 94953

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94953 with an average of 6.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94953

Solar panels in 94953 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94953

The total length of the day in 94953 (Petaluma, CA) today (May 05, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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94953 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94953 (Petaluma, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94953

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94953.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94953

Solar Radiation Data in 94953

Based on historical 94953 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94953. [1]

The region associated with 94953 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94953 that are always titled at the latitude of Petaluma (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.35 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 94953

Solar Radiation Data in 94953

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94953.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94953

Solar Radiation Data in 94953

The region associated with 94953 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94953 is August with an average of 6.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94953 are January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94953 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94953

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94953, of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: 94953 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94953 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 94953

Sunrise / Sunset in 94953

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:06 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for 94953

Best Months for Solar in 94953

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94953

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94953 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94953

The Power of Solar in 94953

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94953. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94953. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94953

Solar Radiation Data in 94953

94953 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6319.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94953 is August with an average of 638.62 kWhac, followed by July at 635.91 kWhac and May at 625.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94953 are January with an average of 356.52 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 362.4 kWhac and February at 393.03 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94953 [5]

Sun May 5
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon May 6
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 8%
Wed May 8
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 9
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 10
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 94953

About 94953

The ZIP code 94953 is associated with the city of Petaluma in Sonoma County in California.

94953 Solar Power

94953 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94953, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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