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Solar Energy in Saint Petersburg, FL

Solar Energy in Saint Petersburg

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Petersburg with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Petersburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Petersburg

The total length of the day in Saint Petersburg, FL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Saint Petersburg, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Petersburg, FL

Solar Energy Data in Saint Petersburg, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Petersburg, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Petersburg

Based on historical Saint Petersburg, 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 Saint Petersburg. [1]

Saint Petersburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Petersburg that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Petersburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.22 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 Saint Petersburg

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Petersburg, FL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Petersburg.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Petersburg, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Petersburg is April with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.4 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Petersburg (Florida) are July with an average of 5.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August with an average of 5.28 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Petersburg vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Petersburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Petersburg, FL, of 5.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 47% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% 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: Saint Petersburg vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Petersburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Petersburg

Best Months for Solar in Saint Petersburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Petersburg

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Solar Power Output in Saint Petersburg

The Power of Solar in Saint Petersburg, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Petersburg, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6361.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Petersburg is March with an average of 612.67 kWhac, followed by October at 587.91 kWhac and May at 582.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Petersburg (Florida) are July with an average of 461.75 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 480.39 kWhac and August at 482.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Electricity Costs

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Saint Petersburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint Petersburg, FL [5]

Thu Mar 28
73°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 21%
Fri Mar 29
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 14%
Mon Apr 1
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Saint Petersburg

About Saint Petersburg

The city of Saint Petersburg, FL in Pinellas County has an approximate population of 244,769. [6]

Saint Petersburg Solar Power

Saint Petersburg, FL Solar Energy

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

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