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Solar Power in 94915 (San Rafael, CA)

Solar Energy in 94915

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94915 with an average of 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94915

Solar panels in 94915 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94915

The total length of the day in 94915 (San Rafael, CA) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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94915 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94915 (San Rafael, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94915

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94915.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94915

Solar Radiation Data in 94915

Based on historical 94915 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94915. [1]

The region associated with 94915 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94915 that are always titled at the latitude of San Rafael (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.45 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 94915

Solar Radiation Data in 94915

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94915.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94915

Solar Radiation Data in 94915

The region associated with 94915 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94915 is August with an average of 7.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.18 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94915 are December with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94915 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94915

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94915, of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: 94915 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94915 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 94915

Sunrise / Sunset in 94915

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 6:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:17
Solar Energy Statistics for 94915

Best Months for Solar in 94915

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94915

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94915 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94915

The Power of Solar in 94915

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94915. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94915. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94915

Solar Radiation Data in 94915

94915 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6563.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94915 is July with an average of 671.33 kWhac, followed by August at 669.62 kWhac and May at 647.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94915 are December with an average of 376.1 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 379.15 kWhac and February at 410.57 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94915 [5]

Mon Oct 14
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 15
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 3%
Thu Oct 17
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Oct 18
65°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sat Oct 19
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 94915

About 94915

The ZIP code 94915 is associated with the city of San Rafael in Marin County in California.

94915 Solar Power

94915 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94915, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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