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Solar Power in 95117 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy in 95117

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Solar Panels in 95117

Solar panels in 95117 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95117

The total length of the day in 95117 (San Jose, CA) today (August 14, 2025) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 95117 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95117

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Solar Energy Analysis for 95117

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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 95117

Solar Radiation Data in 95117

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 95117

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Solar Power Comparison: 95117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95117

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Solar Power: 95117 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95117 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 95117

Sunrise / Sunset in 95117

Sunrise/Sunset for August 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 8:02 pm
- Length of Day: 13:40

Best Months for Solar in 95117

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Solar Panel Installs in 95117

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Solar Power Output in 95117

The Power of Solar in 95117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95117. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 95117

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Weather Forecast for 95117 ^[5]

Thu Aug 14

73°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 43%

Fri Aug 15

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 92°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Aug 16

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 17

84°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon Aug 18

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Aug 19

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 95117

About 95117

The ZIP code 95117 is associated with the city of San Jose in Santa Clara County in California.

95117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95117, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.