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Solar Energy in Arcadia, CA

Solar Energy in Arcadia

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Arcadia with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Arcadia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Arcadia

The total length of the day in Arcadia, CA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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Arcadia, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Arcadia, CA

Solar Energy Data in Arcadia, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Arcadia, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Arcadia

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

Arcadia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Arcadia that are always titled at the latitude of Arcadia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.91 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 Arcadia

Solar Radiation Data in Arcadia, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Arcadia, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Arcadia

Arcadia, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Arcadia is August with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.95 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Arcadia (California) are December with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.41 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Arcadia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Arcadia, CA, of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Arcadia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Arcadia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 4:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:56
Solar Energy Statistics for Arcadia

Best Months for Solar in Arcadia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Arcadia

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Solar Power Output in Arcadia

The Power of Solar in Arcadia, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Arcadia, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Arcadia

Arcadia (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6739.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Arcadia is August with an average of 651.99 kWhac, followed by July at 615.99 kWhac and September at 610.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Arcadia (California) are February with an average of 477.56 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 481.45 kWhac and January at 511.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Arcadia

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Arcadia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Arcadia, CA [5]

Thu Dec 26
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Dec 27
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 10%
Mon Dec 30
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Dec 31
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Arcadia

About Arcadia

The city of Arcadia, CA in Los Angeles County has an approximate population of 56,364. [6]

Arcadia Solar Power

Arcadia, CA Solar Energy

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

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