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Solar Energy in Kirkland, WA

Solar Energy in Kirkland

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Kirkland with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kirkland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kirkland

The total length of the day in Kirkland, WA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Kirkland, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kirkland, WA

Solar Energy Data in Kirkland, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kirkland, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkland

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

Kirkland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kirkland that are always titled at the latitude of Kirkland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.45 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 Kirkland

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkland, WA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Kirkland.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kirkland, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkland

Kirkland, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kirkland is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kirkland (Washington) are January with an average of 1.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Kirkland vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Kirkland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kirkland, WA, of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 40% 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: Kirkland vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Kirkland 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 Kirkland

Sunrise / Sunset in Kirkland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Kirkland

Best Months for Solar in Kirkland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kirkland

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Solar Power Output in Kirkland

The Power of Solar in Kirkland, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kirkland, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkland

Kirkland (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4434.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kirkland is August with an average of 546.51 kWhac, followed by July at 542.52 kWhac and June at 484.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kirkland (Washington) are January with an average of 186.32 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 192.94 kWhac and December at 194.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kirkland

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Kirkland Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kirkland, WA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about Kirkland

About Kirkland

The city of Kirkland, WA in King County has an approximate population of 48,787. [6]

Kirkland Solar Power

Kirkland, WA Solar Energy

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

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