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Solar Energy in Oroville, CA

Solar Energy in Oroville

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

Solar Panels in Oroville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oroville

The total length of the day in Oroville, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Oroville, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oroville, CA

Solar Energy Data in Oroville, CA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oroville, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oroville

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

Oroville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oroville that are always titled at the latitude of Oroville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% less 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 Oroville

Solar Radiation Data in Oroville, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oroville, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oroville

Oroville, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oroville is July with an average of 7.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.46 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oroville (California) are December with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oroville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oroville, CA, of 5.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 47% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Oroville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oroville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Oroville

Best Months for Solar in Oroville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (8.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oroville

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Solar Power Output in Oroville

The Power of Solar in Oroville, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oroville, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oroville

Oroville (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6325.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oroville is August with an average of 665.89 kWhac, followed by July at 661.34 kWhac and September at 631.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oroville (California) are December with an average of 341.63 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 363.67 kWhac and November at 374.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oroville

Oroville Electricity Costs

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Oroville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oroville, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Oroville

About Oroville

The city of Oroville, CA in Butte County has an approximate population of 15,546. [6]

Oroville Solar Power

Oroville, CA Solar Energy

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

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