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Solar Energy in Colusa, CA

Solar Energy in Colusa

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Colusa with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Colusa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colusa

The total length of the day in Colusa, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Colusa, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Colusa, CA

Solar Energy Data in Colusa, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Colusa, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colusa

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

Colusa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Colusa that are always titled at the latitude of Colusa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.75 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 Colusa

Solar Radiation Data in Colusa, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Colusa, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colusa

Colusa, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Colusa is August with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.38 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Colusa (California) are January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Colusa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Colusa, CA, of 5.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Colusa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colusa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Colusa

Best Months for Solar in Colusa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Colusa

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Solar Power Output in Colusa

The Power of Solar in Colusa, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Colusa, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Colusa

Colusa (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6387.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Colusa is August with an average of 666.62 kWhac, followed by July at 651.14 kWhac and May at 643.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Colusa (California) are January with an average of 318.38 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 334.55 kWhac and February at 396.3 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Colusa

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Weather Forecast for Colusa, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 14%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Colusa

About Colusa

The city of Colusa, CA in Colusa County has an approximate population of 5,971. [6]

Colusa Solar Power

Colusa, CA Solar Energy

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

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