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Solar Energy in Rocklin, CA

Solar Energy in Rocklin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Rocklin with an average of 7.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rocklin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rocklin

The total length of the day in Rocklin, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Rocklin, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rocklin, CA

Solar Energy Data in Rocklin, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rocklin, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklin

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

Rocklin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rocklin that are always titled at the latitude of Rocklin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.75 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 Rocklin

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklin, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rocklin, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklin

Rocklin, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rocklin is August with an average of 7.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.34 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rocklin (California) are December with an average of 3.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rocklin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rocklin, CA, of 5.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Rocklin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rocklin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Rocklin

Best Months for Solar in Rocklin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rocklin

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Solar Power Output in Rocklin

The Power of Solar in Rocklin, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rocklin, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklin

Rocklin (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6345.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rocklin is August with an average of 668.4 kWhac, followed by July at 654.83 kWhac and June at 625.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rocklin (California) are February with an average of 352.49 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 359.78 kWhac and January at 380 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rocklin

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Weather Forecast for Rocklin, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Rocklin

About Rocklin

The city of Rocklin, CA in Placer County has an approximate population of 56,974. [6]

Rocklin Solar Power

Rocklin, CA Solar Energy

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

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