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Solar Energy in Arcata, CA

Solar Energy in Arcata

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Solar Panels in Arcata

Solar panels in Arcata that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Arcata

The total length of the day in Arcata, CA today (June 09, 2026) will be 15 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Arcata, CA

Solar Energy Data in Arcata, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Arcata, CA

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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 Arcata

Solar Radiation Data in Arcata, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Arcata, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Arcata

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Solar Power: Arcata vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Arcata solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Arcata

Sunrise / Sunset in Arcata

Sunrise/Sunset for June 09, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:42 am
- Sunset: 8:48 pm
- Length of Day: 15:6

Best Months for Solar in Arcata

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Solar Panel Installs in Arcata

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Solar Power Output in Arcata

The Power of Solar in Arcata, CA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Arcata (ca). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Arcata. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for Arcata, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Arcata

Arcata Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Arcata

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Arcata Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Arcata, CA ^[5]

Tue Jun 9

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 37%

Wed Jun 10

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Jun 11

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 5%

Fri Jun 12

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Jun 13

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 8%

Sun Jun 14

71°F

Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about Arcata

About Arcata

The city of Arcata, CA in Humboldt County has an approximate population of 17,231. ^[6]

Arcata, CA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Arcata, CA, or for more solar-related resources for Arcata, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.