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Solar Energy in Chowchilla, CA

Solar Energy in Chowchilla

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Chowchilla with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chowchilla

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chowchilla

The total length of the day in Chowchilla, CA today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Chowchilla, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chowchilla, CA

Solar Energy Data in Chowchilla, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chowchilla, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Chowchilla

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

Chowchilla has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chowchilla that are always titled at the latitude of Chowchilla (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately equal to the average monthly DNI of 5.88 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 Chowchilla

Solar Radiation Data in Chowchilla, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chowchilla, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Chowchilla

Chowchilla, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chowchilla is August with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.3 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chowchilla (California) are January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chowchilla

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chowchilla, CA, of 6.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: Chowchilla vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chowchilla

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Chowchilla

Best Months for Solar in Chowchilla

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chowchilla

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Solar Power Output in Chowchilla

The Power of Solar in Chowchilla, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chowchilla, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Chowchilla

Chowchilla (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6549.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chowchilla is August with an average of 656.39 kWhac, followed by July at 649.62 kWhac and May at 639.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chowchilla (California) are January with an average of 338.06 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 368.24 kWhac and February at 419.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chowchilla

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Chowchilla Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chowchilla, CA [5]

Tue Mar 19
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 3%
Thu Mar 21
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Mar 22
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Mar 23
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 24%
Sun Mar 24
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about Chowchilla

About Chowchilla

The city of Chowchilla, CA in Madera County has an approximate population of 18,720. [6]

Chowchilla Solar Power

Chowchilla, CA Solar Energy

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