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Solar Energy in Petaluma, CA

Solar Energy in Petaluma

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Solar Panels in Petaluma

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Petaluma

The total length of the day in Petaluma, CA today (June 13, 2026) will be 14 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Petaluma, CA

Solar Energy Data in Petaluma, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Petaluma, 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 Petaluma

Solar Radiation Data in Petaluma, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Petaluma, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Petaluma

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Solar Power: Petaluma vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Petaluma

Sunrise/Sunset for June 13, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:45 am
- Sunset: 8:36 pm
- Length of Day: 14:51

Best Months for Solar in Petaluma

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Solar Panel Installs in Petaluma

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Solar Power Output in Petaluma

The Power of Solar in Petaluma, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Petaluma, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Petaluma

Petaluma Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Petaluma

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Petaluma Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Petaluma, CA ^[5]

Sat Jun 13

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Jun 14

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jun 15

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jun 16

91°F

Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 22%

Wed Jun 17

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Jun 18

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Petaluma

About Petaluma

The city of Petaluma, CA in Sonoma County has an approximate population of 57,941. ^[6]

Petaluma, CA Solar Energy

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