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Solar Energy in Riverside, CA

Solar Energy in Riverside

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Riverside with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Riverside

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Riverside

The total length of the day in Riverside, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Riverside, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Riverside, CA

Solar Energy Data in Riverside, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Riverside, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

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

Riverside has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Riverside that are always titled at the latitude of Riverside (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.48 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.35 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 Riverside

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Riverside, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

Riverside, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Riverside is August with an average of 7.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7 kWh/m2/day and March at 6.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Riverside (California) are December with an average of 5.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.52 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Riverside

The average monthly solar radiation level in Riverside, CA, of 6.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 62% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 4% 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: Riverside vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Riverside

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Riverside

Best Months for Solar in Riverside

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Riverside

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Solar Power Output in Riverside

The Power of Solar in Riverside, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Riverside, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

Riverside (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6943.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Riverside is August with an average of 652.96 kWhac, followed by March at 645.09 kWhac and September at 615.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Riverside (California) are December with an average of 500.65 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 502.36 kWhac and January at 526.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Riverside

Riverside Electricity Costs

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Riverside Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Riverside, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Riverside

About Riverside

The city of Riverside, CA in Riverside County has an approximate population of 303,871. [6]

Riverside Solar Power

Riverside, CA Solar Energy

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

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