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Solar Power in 92261 (Palm Desert, CA)

Solar Energy in 92261

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Solar Panels in 92261

Solar panels in 92261 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 92261

The total length of the day in 92261 (Palm Desert, CA) today (October 04, 2026) will be 11 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 92261 (Palm Desert, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 92261

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Solar Energy Analysis for 92261

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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 92261

Solar Radiation Data in 92261

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 92261

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Solar Power Comparison: 92261 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 92261

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Solar Power: 92261 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 92261 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 92261

Sunrise / Sunset in 92261

Sunrise/Sunset for October 04, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 6:27 pm
- Length of Day: 11:46

Best Months for Solar in 92261

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Solar Panel Installs in 92261

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Solar Power Output in 92261

The Power of Solar in 92261

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 92261. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 92261. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 92261

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Weather Forecast for 92261 ^[5]

Sun Oct 4

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 97°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 5

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 97°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Oct 6

98°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 80°F
Max: 100°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 7

99°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 82°F
Max: 103°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 8

99°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 82°F
Max: 104°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 9

96°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 80°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about 92261

About 92261

The ZIP code 92261 is associated with the city of Palm Desert in Riverside County in California.

92261 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 92261, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.