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Solar Power in 94913 (San Rafael, CA)

Solar Energy in 94913

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94913 with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94913

Solar panels in 94913 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94913

The total length of the day in 94913 (San Rafael, CA) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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94913 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94913 (San Rafael, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94913

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94913.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94913

Solar Radiation Data in 94913

Based on historical 94913 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94913. [1]

The region associated with 94913 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94913 that are always titled at the latitude of San Rafael (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.42 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 94913

Solar Radiation Data in 94913

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94913.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94913

Solar Radiation Data in 94913

The region associated with 94913 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94913 is August with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.13 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94913 are January with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94913 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94913

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94913, of 5.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% 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: 94913 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94913 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 94913

Sunrise / Sunset in 94913

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 94913

Best Months for Solar in 94913

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.69 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94913

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94913 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94913

The Power of Solar in 94913

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94913. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94913. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94913

Solar Radiation Data in 94913

94913 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6485.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94913 is August with an average of 669.66 kWhac, followed by July at 667.82 kWhac and May at 643.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94913 are January with an average of 362.5 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 367.07 kWhac and February at 407.2 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94913 [5]

Tue Mar 11
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 12
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
High wind, near gale: 33 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 13
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 22%
Fri Mar 14
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sat Mar 15
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 16
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 94913

About 94913

The ZIP code 94913 is associated with the city of San Rafael in Marin County in California.

94913 Solar Power

94913 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94913, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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