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Solar Energy in Modesto, CA

Solar Energy in Modesto

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Solar Panels in Modesto

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Modesto

The total length of the day in Modesto, CA today (June 12, 2026) will be 14 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Modesto, CA

Solar Energy Data in Modesto, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Modesto, CA

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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 Modesto

Solar Radiation Data in Modesto, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Modesto, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Modesto

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Solar Power: Modesto vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Modesto

Sunrise/Sunset for June 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:40 am
- Sunset: 8:27 pm
- Length of Day: 14:47

Best Months for Solar in Modesto

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Solar Panel Installs in Modesto

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Solar Power Output in Modesto

The Power of Solar in Modesto, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Modesto, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Modesto

Modesto Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Modesto

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Modesto Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Modesto, CA ^[5]

Fri Jun 12

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 94°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Jun 13

100°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 101°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jun 14

99°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 105°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jun 15

106°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 108°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jun 16

107°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 108°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 3%

Wed Jun 17

106°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 107°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Modesto

About Modesto

The city of Modesto, CA in Stanislaus County has an approximate population of 201,165. ^[6]

Modesto, CA Solar Energy

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