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Solar Power in 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA)

Solar Energy in 90742

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 90742 with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 90742

Solar panels in 90742 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 90742

The total length of the day in 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 90742

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 90742.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 90742

Solar Radiation Data in 90742

Based on historical 90742 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 90742. [1]

The region associated with 90742 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 90742 that are always titled at the latitude of Sunset Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.89 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.16 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 90742

Solar Radiation Data in 90742

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 90742.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 90742

Solar Radiation Data in 90742

The region associated with 90742 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 90742 is August with an average of 6.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.57 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 90742 are December with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 90742 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 90742

The average monthly solar radiation level in 90742, of 5.97 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: 90742 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 90742 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 90742

Sunrise / Sunset in 90742

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 90742

Best Months for Solar in 90742

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 90742

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 90742 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 90742

The Power of Solar in 90742

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 90742. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 90742. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 90742

Solar Radiation Data in 90742

90742 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6639.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 90742 is August with an average of 616.28 kWhac, followed by March at 605.44 kWhac and April at 603.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 90742 are December with an average of 460.45 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 484.13 kWhac and November at 497.89 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 90742 [5]

Thu Mar 28
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 32%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

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About 90742

The ZIP code 90742 is associated with the city of Sunset Beach in Orange County in California.

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90742 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 90742, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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