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Solar Power in 90242 (Downey, CA)

Solar Energy in 90242

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Solar Panels in 90242

Solar panels in 90242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 90242

The total length of the day in 90242 (Downey, CA) today (April 29, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 90242 (Downey, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 90242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 90242

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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 90242

Solar Radiation Data in 90242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 90242

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Solar Power Comparison: 90242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 90242

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Solar Power: 90242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 90242 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 90242

Sunrise / Sunset in 90242

Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:03 am
- Sunset: 7:36 pm
- Length of Day: 13:33

Best Months for Solar in 90242

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Solar Panel Installs in 90242

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Solar Power Output in 90242

The Power of Solar in 90242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 90242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 90242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 90242

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Weather Forecast for 90242 ^[5]

Mon Apr 29

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 30

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed May 1

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 2

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri May 3

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 4

67°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about 90242

About 90242

The ZIP code 90242 is associated with the city of Downey in Los Angeles County in California.

90242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 90242, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.