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Solar Energy in Petaluma, CA

Solar Energy in Petaluma

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Petaluma with an average of 6.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Petaluma

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Petaluma

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

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Petaluma, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Petaluma, CA

Solar Energy Data in Petaluma, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Petaluma, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Petaluma

Based on historical Petaluma, 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 Petaluma. [1]

Petaluma has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Petaluma that are always titled at the latitude of Petaluma (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.35 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 Petaluma

Solar Radiation Data in Petaluma, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Petaluma, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Petaluma

Petaluma, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Petaluma is August with an average of 6.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Petaluma (California) are January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Petaluma

The average monthly solar radiation level in Petaluma, CA, of 5.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Petaluma vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Petaluma

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:10
Solar Energy Statistics for Petaluma

Best Months for Solar in Petaluma

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Petaluma

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Solar Power Output in Petaluma

The Power of Solar in Petaluma, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Petaluma, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Petaluma

Petaluma (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6319.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Petaluma is August with an average of 638.62 kWhac, followed by July at 635.91 kWhac and May at 625.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Petaluma (California) are January with an average of 356.52 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 362.4 kWhac and February at 393.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Petaluma

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Weather Forecast for Petaluma, CA [5]

Thu Nov 14
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 15%
Fri Nov 15
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
57°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Nov 17
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon Nov 18
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 19
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about Petaluma

About Petaluma

The city of Petaluma, CA in Sonoma County has an approximate population of 57,941. [6]

Petaluma Solar Power

Petaluma, CA Solar Energy

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

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