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Solar Energy in Colfax, CA

Solar Energy in Colfax

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Colfax with an average of 7.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Colfax

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colfax

The total length of the day in Colfax, CA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Colfax, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Colfax, CA

Solar Energy Data in Colfax, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Colfax, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colfax

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

Colfax has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Colfax that are always titled at the latitude of Colfax (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.15 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 Colfax

Solar Radiation Data in Colfax, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Colfax, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colfax

Colfax, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Colfax is August with an average of 7.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.41 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Colfax (California) are December with an average of 3.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Colfax

The average monthly solar radiation level in Colfax, CA, of 5.81 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: Colfax vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colfax

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Colfax

Best Months for Solar in Colfax

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (8.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Colfax

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Solar Power Output in Colfax

The Power of Solar in Colfax, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Colfax, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colfax

Colfax (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6355.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Colfax is August with an average of 672.83 kWhac, followed by July at 665.58 kWhac and September at 632.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Colfax (California) are February with an average of 370.26 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 376.85 kWhac and January at 377.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Colfax

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Weather Forecast for Colfax, CA [5]

Thu Dec 26
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Dec 31
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about Colfax

About Colfax

The city of Colfax, CA in Placer County has an approximate population of 1,963. [6]

Colfax Solar Power

Colfax, CA Solar Energy

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

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