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Solar Power in 95130 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy in 95130

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 95130 with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 95130

Solar panels in 95130 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95130

The total length of the day in 95130 (San Jose, CA) today (January 17, 2026) will be 9 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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95130 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 95130 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95130

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 95130.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 95130

Solar Radiation Data in 95130

Based on historical 95130 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95130. [1]

The region associated with 95130 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 95130 that are always titled at the latitude of San Jose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.94 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 95130

Solar Radiation Data in 95130

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95130.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 95130

Solar Radiation Data in 95130

The region associated with 95130 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 95130 is August with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95130 are December with an average of 4.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 95130 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95130

The average monthly solar radiation level in 95130, of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: 95130 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95130 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 95130

Sunrise / Sunset in 95130

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 17, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 5:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:59
Solar Energy Statistics for 95130

Best Months for Solar in 95130

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 95130

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 95130 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 95130

The Power of Solar in 95130

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95130. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95130. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 95130

Solar Radiation Data in 95130

95130 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6646.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95130 is August with an average of 682.23 kWhac, followed by July at 681.29 kWhac and September at 636.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95130 are February with an average of 393.89 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 397.61 kWhac and January at 405.61 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 95130 [5]

Sat Jan 17
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Jan 18
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Jan 19
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 33%
Tue Jan 20
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed Jan 21
68°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Calm: 3 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 25%
Thu Jan 22
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 95130

About 95130

The ZIP code 95130 is associated with the city of San Jose in Santa Clara County in California.

95130 Solar Power

95130 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95130, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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