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Solar Energy in Morro Bay, CA

Solar Energy in Morro Bay

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Morro Bay with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Morro Bay

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Morro Bay

The total length of the day in Morro Bay, CA today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Morro Bay, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Morro Bay, CA

Solar Energy Data in Morro Bay, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Morro Bay, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Morro Bay

Based on historical Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay. [1]

Morro Bay has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Morro Bay that are always titled at the latitude of Morro Bay (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.09 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 Morro Bay

Solar Radiation Data in Morro Bay, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Morro Bay.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Morro Bay, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Morro Bay

Morro Bay, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Morro Bay is May with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.46 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Morro Bay (California) are December with an average of 4.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 5.08 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Morro Bay vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Morro Bay

The average monthly solar radiation level in Morro Bay, CA, of 5.83 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: Morro Bay vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay

Sunrise / Sunset in Morro Bay

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Morro Bay

Best Months for Solar in Morro Bay

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Morro Bay

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Solar Power Output in Morro Bay

The Power of Solar in Morro Bay, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Morro Bay, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Morro Bay

Morro Bay (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6559.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Morro Bay is May with an average of 617.89 kWhac, followed by April at 598.23 kWhac and March at 594.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Morro Bay (California) are February with an average of 449.52 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 471.82 kWhac and November at 494.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Morro Bay

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Morro Bay Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Morro Bay, CA [5]

Thu Nov 14
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 58%
Fri Nov 15
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Nov 16
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 17
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Nov 18
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Nov 19
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about Morro Bay

About Morro Bay

The city of Morro Bay, CA in San Luis Obispo County has an approximate population of 10,234. [6]

Morro Bay Solar Power

Morro Bay, CA Solar Energy

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

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