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Solar Energy in King City, CA

Solar Energy in King City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in King City with an average of 7.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in King City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in King City

The total length of the day in King City, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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King City, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in King City, CA

Solar Energy Data in King City, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for King City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in King City

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

King City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in King City that are always titled at the latitude of King City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.38 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 King City

Solar Radiation Data in King City, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in King City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for King City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in King City

King City, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in King City is August with an average of 7.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in King City (California) are December with an average of 4.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: King City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in King City

The average monthly solar radiation level in King City, CA, of 6.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: King City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average King City 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 King City

Sunrise / Sunset in King City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for King City

Best Months for Solar in King City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in King City

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Solar Power Output in King City

The Power of Solar in King City, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for King City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in King City

King City (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6832.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in King City is August with an average of 643.31 kWhac, followed by May at 636.93 kWhac and July at 630.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in King City (California) are December with an average of 454.5 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 466.49 kWhac and February at 470.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in King City

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King City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for King City, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 59%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about King City

About King City

The city of King City, CA in Monterey County has an approximate population of 12,874. [6]

King City Solar Power

King City, CA Solar Energy

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

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