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Solar Power in 96001 (Redding, CA)

Solar Energy in 96001

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 96001 with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 96001

Solar panels in 96001 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96001

The total length of the day in 96001 (Redding, CA) today (February 04, 2026) will be 10 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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96001 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 96001 (Redding, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96001

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 96001.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 96001

Solar Radiation Data in 96001

Based on historical 96001 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 96001. [1]

The region associated with 96001 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 96001 that are always titled at the latitude of Redding (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.05 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 96001

Solar Radiation Data in 96001

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 96001.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 96001

Solar Radiation Data in 96001

The region associated with 96001 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 96001 is August with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.32 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 96001 are December with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 96001 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96001

The average monthly solar radiation level in 96001, of 5.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: 96001 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96001 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 96001

Sunrise / Sunset in 96001

  • Sunrise/Sunset for February 04, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 5:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:18
Solar Energy Statistics for 96001

Best Months for Solar in 96001

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (8.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 96001

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 96001 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 96001

The Power of Solar in 96001

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96001. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96001. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 96001

Solar Radiation Data in 96001

96001 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6064.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 96001 is August with an average of 650.51 kWhac, followed by July at 640.54 kWhac and September at 603.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 96001 are December with an average of 306.7 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 341.24 kWhac and February at 357.35 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 96001 [5]

Wed Feb 4
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Feb 5
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Feb 6
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 55%
Sat Feb 7
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sun Feb 8
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Feb 9
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 96001

About 96001

The ZIP code 96001 is associated with the city of Redding in Shasta County in California.

96001 Solar Power

96001 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96001, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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