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Solar Power in 92078 (San Marcos, CA)

Solar Energy in 92078

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Solar Panels in 92078

Solar panels in 92078 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 92078

The total length of the day in 92078 (San Marcos, CA) today (September 02, 2025) will be 12 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 92078 (San Marcos, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 92078

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Solar Energy Analysis for 92078

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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 92078

Solar Radiation Data in 92078

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 92078

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Solar Power Comparison: 92078 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 92078

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Solar Power: 92078 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 92078 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 92078

Sunrise / Sunset in 92078

Sunrise/Sunset for September 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 7:13 pm
- Length of Day: 12:51

Best Months for Solar in 92078

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Solar Panel Installs in 92078

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Solar Power Output in 92078

The Power of Solar in 92078

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 92078. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 92078. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 92078

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Weather Forecast for 92078 ^[5]

Tue Sep 2

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 10%

Wed Sep 3

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Sep 4

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Sep 5

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 6

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Sep 7

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 92078

About 92078

The ZIP code 92078 is associated with the city of San Marcos in San Diego County in California.

92078 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 92078, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.