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Solar Power in 90409 (Santa Monica, CA)

Solar Energy in 90409

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 90409 with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 90409

Solar panels in 90409 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 90409

The total length of the day in 90409 (Santa Monica, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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90409 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 90409 (Santa Monica, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 90409

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 90409.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 90409

Solar Radiation Data in 90409

Based on historical 90409 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 90409. [1]

The region associated with 90409 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 90409 that are always titled at the latitude of Santa Monica (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.59 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 90409

Solar Radiation Data in 90409

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 90409.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 90409

Solar Radiation Data in 90409

The region associated with 90409 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 90409 is August with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and March at 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 90409 are December with an average of 4.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 90409 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 90409

The average monthly solar radiation level in 90409, of 5.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 90409 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 90409 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 90409

Sunrise / Sunset in 90409

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 7:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 90409

Best Months for Solar in 90409

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 90409

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 90409 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 90409

The Power of Solar in 90409

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 90409. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 90409. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 90409

Solar Radiation Data in 90409

90409 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6664.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 90409 is August with an average of 622.79 kWhac, followed by April at 619.71 kWhac and March at 608.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 90409 are December with an average of 471.06 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 484.41 kWhac and January at 492.06 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 90409 [5]

Thu Mar 28
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 90409

About 90409

The ZIP code 90409 is associated with the city of Santa Monica in Los Angeles County in California.

90409 Solar Power

90409 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 90409, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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