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Solar Power in 92628 (Costa Mesa, CA)

Solar Energy in 92628

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 92628 with an average of 6.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 92628

Solar panels in 92628 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 92628

The total length of the day in 92628 (Costa Mesa, CA) today (May 19, 2024) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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92628 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 92628 (Costa Mesa, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 92628

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 92628.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 92628

Solar Radiation Data in 92628

Based on historical 92628 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 92628. [1]

The region associated with 92628 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 92628 that are always titled at the latitude of Costa Mesa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.72 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 92628

Solar Radiation Data in 92628

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 92628.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 92628

Solar Radiation Data in 92628

The region associated with 92628 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 92628 is August with an average of 6.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.69 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 92628 are December with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.27 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 92628 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 92628

The average monthly solar radiation level in 92628, of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: 92628 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 92628 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 92628

Sunrise / Sunset in 92628

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 92628

Best Months for Solar in 92628

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 92628

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 92628 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 92628

The Power of Solar in 92628

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 92628. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 92628. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 92628

Solar Radiation Data in 92628

92628 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6687.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 92628 is August with an average of 623.61 kWhac, followed by March at 609.44 kWhac and April at 606.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 92628 are December with an average of 465.66 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 492.11 kWhac and January at 505.36 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 92628 [5]

Sun May 19
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon May 20
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 12%
Tue May 21
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed May 22
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 23
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 95%
Fri May 24
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about 92628

About 92628

The ZIP code 92628 is associated with the city of Costa Mesa in Orange County in California.

92628 Solar Power

92628 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 92628, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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