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Solar Energy in San Diego, CA

Solar Energy in San Diego

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in San Diego with an average of 6.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in San Diego

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

Sunrise & Sunset in San Diego

The total length of the day in San Diego, CA today (November 13, 2024) will be 10 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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San Diego, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in San Diego, CA

Solar Energy Data in San Diego, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for San Diego, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Diego

Based on historical San Diego, 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 San Diego. [1]

San Diego has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in San Diego that are always titled at the latitude of San Diego (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.76 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 San Diego

Solar Radiation Data in San Diego, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in San Diego.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for San Diego, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Diego

San Diego, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in San Diego is August with an average of 6.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in San Diego (California) are December with an average of 5.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: San Diego vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in San Diego

The average monthly solar radiation level in San Diego, CA, of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: San Diego vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average San Diego 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 San Diego

Sunrise / Sunset in San Diego

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 13, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:16 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:33
Solar Energy Statistics for San Diego

Best Months for Solar in San Diego

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in San Diego

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Solar Power Output in San Diego

The Power of Solar in San Diego, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for San Diego, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Diego

San Diego (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6812.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in San Diego is August with an average of 626.87 kWhac, followed by March at 596.57 kWhac and May at 595.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in San Diego (California) are February with an average of 493.51 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 520.9 kWhac and November at 530.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in San Diego

San Diego Electricity Costs

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San Diego Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for San Diego, CA [5]

Wed Nov 13
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Nov 14
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 15
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sat Nov 16
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 17
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Nov 18
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about San Diego

About San Diego

The city of San Diego, CA in San Diego County has an approximate population of 1,307,402. [6]

San Diego Solar Power

San Diego, CA Solar Energy

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

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