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Solar Energy in Yuba City, CA

Solar Energy in Yuba City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Yuba City with an average of 7.56 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Yuba City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Yuba City

The total length of the day in Yuba City, CA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Yuba City, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Yuba City, CA

Solar Energy Data in Yuba City, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Yuba City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Yuba City

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

Yuba City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Yuba City that are always titled at the latitude of Yuba City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.79 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 Yuba City

Solar Radiation Data in Yuba City, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Yuba City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Yuba City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Yuba City

Yuba City, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Yuba City is August with an average of 7.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.4 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Yuba City (California) are January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Yuba City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Yuba City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Yuba City, CA, of 5.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Yuba City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Yuba City 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 Yuba City

Sunrise / Sunset in Yuba City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 4:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Yuba City

Best Months for Solar in Yuba City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Yuba City

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Solar Power Output in Yuba City

The Power of Solar in Yuba City, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Yuba City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Yuba City

Yuba City (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6410.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Yuba City is August with an average of 662.01 kWhac, followed by July at 655.24 kWhac and June at 625.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Yuba City (California) are January with an average of 342.12 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 351.91 kWhac and November at 401.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Yuba City

Yuba City Electricity Costs

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Yuba City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Yuba City, CA [5]

Thu Dec 26
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 17%
Tue Dec 31
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Yuba City

About Yuba City

The city of Yuba City, CA in Sutter County has an approximate population of 64,925. [6]

Yuba City Solar Power

Yuba City, CA Solar Energy

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

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