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Solar Energy in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solar Energy in Jacksonville Beach

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Jacksonville Beach with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jacksonville Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jacksonville Beach

The total length of the day in Jacksonville Beach, FL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Jacksonville Beach, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solar Energy Data in Jacksonville Beach, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Jacksonville Beach

Based on historical Jacksonville Beach, FL data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Jacksonville Beach. [1]

Jacksonville Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jacksonville Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Jacksonville Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.71 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 Jacksonville Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Jacksonville Beach, FL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Jacksonville Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jacksonville Beach is April with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jacksonville Beach (Florida) are December with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.14 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Jacksonville Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Jacksonville Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jacksonville Beach, FL, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Jacksonville Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Jacksonville Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Jacksonville Beach

Best Months for Solar in Jacksonville Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.69 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jacksonville Beach

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Solar Power Output in Jacksonville Beach

The Power of Solar in Jacksonville Beach, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6055.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jacksonville Beach is March with an average of 575.89 kWhac, followed by April at 561.07 kWhac and May at 559.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jacksonville Beach (Florida) are December with an average of 424.52 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 463.54 kWhac and February at 468.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jacksonville Beach

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Jacksonville Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Jacksonville Beach, FL [5]

Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 86%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Apr 3
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Jacksonville Beach

About Jacksonville Beach

The city of Jacksonville Beach, FL in Duval County has an approximate population of 21,362. [6]

Jacksonville Beach Solar Power

Jacksonville Beach, FL Solar Energy

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

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