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Solar Power in 94401 (San Mateo, CA)

Solar Energy in 94401

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94401 with an average of 7.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94401

Solar panels in 94401 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94401

The total length of the day in 94401 (San Mateo, CA) today (April 30, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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94401 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94401 (San Mateo, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94401

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94401.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94401

Solar Radiation Data in 94401

Based on historical 94401 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94401. [1]

The region associated with 94401 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94401 that are always titled at the latitude of San Mateo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.13 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 94401

Solar Radiation Data in 94401

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94401.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94401

Solar Radiation Data in 94401

The region associated with 94401 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94401 is August with an average of 7.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94401 are December with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94401

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94401, of 5.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: 94401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94401 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 94401

Sunrise / Sunset in 94401

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:12 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for 94401

Best Months for Solar in 94401

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94401

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94401 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94401

The Power of Solar in 94401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94401. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94401

Solar Radiation Data in 94401

94401 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6651.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94401 is August with an average of 673.14 kWhac, followed by July at 663.19 kWhac and May at 647.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94401 are December with an average of 386.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 394.18 kWhac and February at 411.31 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94401 [5]

Tue Apr 30
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 13%
Wed May 1
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 2
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri May 3
63°F
Few Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sat May 4
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about 94401

About 94401

The ZIP code 94401 is associated with the city of San Mateo in San Mateo County in California.

94401 Solar Power

94401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94401, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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