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Solar Energy in Modesto, CA

Solar Energy in Modesto

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Modesto with an average of 7.52 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Modesto

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Modesto

The total length of the day in Modesto, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Modesto, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Modesto, CA

Solar Energy Data in Modesto, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Modesto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Modesto

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

Modesto has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Modesto that are always titled at the latitude of Modesto (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.83 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 Modesto

Solar Radiation Data in Modesto, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Modesto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Modesto

Modesto, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Modesto is August with an average of 7.52 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 Modesto (California) are January with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Modesto

The average monthly solar radiation level in Modesto, CA, of 6.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 54% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: Modesto vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Modesto

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Modesto

Best Months for Solar in Modesto

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Modesto

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Solar Power Output in Modesto

The Power of Solar in Modesto, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Modesto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Modesto

Modesto (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6608.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Modesto is August with an average of 667.14 kWhac, followed by July at 656.96 kWhac and May at 638.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Modesto (California) are January with an average of 375.29 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 384.64 kWhac and February at 418.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Modesto

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Weather Forecast for Modesto, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about Modesto

About Modesto

The city of Modesto, CA in Stanislaus County has an approximate population of 201,165. [6]

Modesto Solar Power

Modesto, CA Solar Energy

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

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