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Solar Power in 94027 (Atherton, CA)

Solar Energy in 94027

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94027 with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94027

Solar panels in 94027 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94027

The total length of the day in 94027 (Atherton, CA) today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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94027 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94027 (Atherton, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94027

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94027.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94027

Solar Radiation Data in 94027

Based on historical 94027 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94027. [1]

The region associated with 94027 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94027 that are always titled at the latitude of Atherton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.4 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 94027

Solar Radiation Data in 94027

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94027.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94027

Solar Radiation Data in 94027

The region associated with 94027 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94027 is August with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.08 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94027 are January with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94027 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94027

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94027, of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: 94027 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94027 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 94027

Sunrise / Sunset in 94027

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 94027

Best Months for Solar in 94027

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94027

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94027 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94027

The Power of Solar in 94027

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94027. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94027. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94027

Solar Radiation Data in 94027

94027 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6638.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94027 is August with an average of 687.6 kWhac, followed by July at 670.59 kWhac and June at 631.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94027 are January with an average of 383.35 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 390.95 kWhac and February at 417.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94027 [5]

Thu Dec 26
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 73%
Fri Dec 27
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Dec 28
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 24%
Tue Dec 31
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 94027

About 94027

The ZIP code 94027 is associated with the city of Atherton in San Mateo County in California.

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94027 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94027, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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