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Solar Energy in Escalon, CA

Solar Energy in Escalon

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Escalon with an average of 7.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Escalon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Escalon

The total length of the day in Escalon, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Escalon, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Escalon, CA

Solar Energy Data in Escalon, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Escalon, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Escalon

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

Escalon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Escalon that are always titled at the latitude of Escalon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.81 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 Escalon

Solar Radiation Data in Escalon, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Escalon, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Escalon

Escalon, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Escalon is August with an average of 7.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.35 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Escalon (California) are January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Escalon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Escalon, CA, of 5.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% 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: Escalon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Escalon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Escalon

Best Months for Solar in Escalon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Escalon

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Solar Power Output in Escalon

The Power of Solar in Escalon, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Escalon, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Escalon

Escalon (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6537.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Escalon is August with an average of 672.08 kWhac, followed by July at 659.78 kWhac and June at 641.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Escalon (California) are January with an average of 352.74 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 363.41 kWhac and February at 398.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Escalon

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Weather Forecast for Escalon, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Escalon

About Escalon

The city of Escalon, CA in San Joaquin County has an approximate population of 7,132. [6]

Escalon Solar Power

Escalon, CA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Escalon, CA, or for more solar-related resources for Escalon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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