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Solar Energy in Rio Dell, CA

Solar Energy in Rio Dell

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Rio Dell with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rio Dell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rio Dell

The total length of the day in Rio Dell, CA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Rio Dell, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rio Dell, CA

Solar Energy Data in Rio Dell, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rio Dell, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Dell

Based on historical Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell. [1]

Rio Dell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rio Dell that are always titled at the latitude of Rio Dell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 Rio Dell

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Dell, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rio Dell.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rio Dell, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Dell

Rio Dell, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rio Dell is August with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rio Dell (California) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rio Dell vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rio Dell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rio Dell, CA, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Rio Dell vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rio Dell 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 Rio Dell

Sunrise / Sunset in Rio Dell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Rio Dell

Best Months for Solar in Rio Dell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rio Dell

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Solar Power Output in Rio Dell

The Power of Solar in Rio Dell, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rio Dell, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Dell

Rio Dell (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5605.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rio Dell is August with an average of 627.82 kWhac, followed by July at 595.44 kWhac and September at 581.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rio Dell (California) are December with an average of 286.77 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 316.78 kWhac and February at 322.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rio Dell

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Weather Forecast for Rio Dell, CA [5]

Thu Dec 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 20%
Fri Dec 27
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 61%
Tue Dec 31
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about Rio Dell

About Rio Dell

The city of Rio Dell, CA in Humboldt County has an approximate population of 3,368. [6]

Rio Dell Solar Power

Rio Dell, CA Solar Energy

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