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Solar Power in 95030 (Los Gatos, CA)

Solar Energy in 95030

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 95030 with an average of 7.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 95030

Solar panels in 95030 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95030

The total length of the day in 95030 (Los Gatos, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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95030 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 95030 (Los Gatos, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95030

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 95030.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 95030

Solar Radiation Data in 95030

Based on historical 95030 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95030. [1]

The region associated with 95030 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 95030 that are always titled at the latitude of Los Gatos (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.94 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 95030

Solar Radiation Data in 95030

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95030.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 95030

Solar Radiation Data in 95030

The region associated with 95030 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 95030 is August with an average of 7.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.29 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95030 are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 95030 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95030

The average monthly solar radiation level in 95030, of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 95030 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95030 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 95030

Sunrise / Sunset in 95030

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 95030

Best Months for Solar in 95030

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 95030

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 95030 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 95030

The Power of Solar in 95030

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95030. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95030. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 95030

Solar Radiation Data in 95030

95030 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6530.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95030 is August with an average of 673.57 kWhac, followed by July at 664.88 kWhac and September at 636.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95030 are December with an average of 398.81 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 402.17 kWhac and January at 403.87 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 95030 [5]

Thu Mar 28
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 95030

About 95030

The ZIP code 95030 is associated with the city of Los Gatos in Santa Clara County in California.

95030 Solar Power

95030 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95030, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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