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Solar Power in 95191 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy in 95191

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 95191 with an average of 7.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 95191

Solar panels in 95191 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95191

The total length of the day in 95191 (San Jose, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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95191 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 95191 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95191

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 95191.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 95191

Solar Radiation Data in 95191

Based on historical 95191 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95191. [1]

The region associated with 95191 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 95191 that are always titled at the latitude of San Jose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.79 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 95191

Solar Radiation Data in 95191

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95191.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 95191

Solar Radiation Data in 95191

The region associated with 95191 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 95191 is August with an average of 7.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.23 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95191 are December with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 95191 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95191

The average monthly solar radiation level in 95191, 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: 95191 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95191 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 95191

Sunrise / Sunset in 95191

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 95191

Best Months for Solar in 95191

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 95191

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 95191 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 95191

The Power of Solar in 95191

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95191. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95191. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 95191

Solar Radiation Data in 95191

95191 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6653.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95191 is July with an average of 673.86 kWhac, followed by August at 671.38 kWhac and May at 622.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95191 are December with an average of 405.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 410.45 kWhac and January at 411.25 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 95191 [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 95191

About 95191

The ZIP code 95191 is associated with the city of San Jose in Santa Clara County in California.

95191 Solar Power

95191 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95191, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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