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Solar Energy in San Mateo, CA

Solar Energy in San Mateo

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in San Mateo with an average of 7.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in San Mateo

Solar panels in San Mateo 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 Mateo

The total length of the day in San Mateo, CA today (November 13, 2024) will be 10 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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San Mateo, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in San Mateo, CA

Solar Energy Data in San Mateo, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for San Mateo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Mateo

Based on historical San Mateo, 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 Mateo. [1]

San Mateo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in San Mateo that are always titled at the latitude of San Mateo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.13 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 Mateo

Solar Radiation Data in San Mateo, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for San Mateo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Mateo

San Mateo, 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 San Mateo is August with an average of 7.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in San Mateo (California) are December with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in San Mateo

The average monthly solar radiation level in San Mateo, 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: San Mateo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in San Mateo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 13, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:14
Solar Energy Statistics for San Mateo

Best Months for Solar in San Mateo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in San Mateo

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Solar Power Output in San Mateo

The Power of Solar in San Mateo, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for San Mateo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Mateo

San Mateo (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6651.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in San Mateo is August with an average of 673.14 kWhac, followed by July at 663.19 kWhac and May at 647.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in San Mateo (California) are December with an average of 386.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 394.18 kWhac and February at 411.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in San Mateo

San Mateo Electricity Costs

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San Mateo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for San Mateo, CA [5]

Wed Nov 13
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 14
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 7%
Fri Nov 15
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Nov 16
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 17
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 73%
Mon Nov 18
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about San Mateo

About San Mateo

The city of San Mateo, CA in San Mateo County has an approximate population of 97,207. [6]

San Mateo Solar Power

San Mateo, CA Solar Energy

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

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