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Solar Energy in Sacramento, CA

Solar Energy in Sacramento

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Sacramento with an average of 7.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sacramento

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sacramento

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

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Sacramento, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sacramento, CA

Solar Energy Data in Sacramento, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Sacramento

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

Sacramento has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sacramento that are always titled at the latitude of Sacramento (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.78 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 Sacramento

Solar Radiation Data in Sacramento, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sacramento is August with an average of 7.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.35 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sacramento (California) are January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sacramento

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sacramento, CA, of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% 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: Sacramento vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sacramento

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Sacramento

Best Months for Solar in Sacramento

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sacramento

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Solar Power Output in Sacramento

The Power of Solar in Sacramento, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Sacramento

Sacramento (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6510.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sacramento is August with an average of 675.67 kWhac, followed by July at 663.2 kWhac and June at 631.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sacramento (California) are January with an average of 355.26 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 361.62 kWhac and February at 379.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sacramento

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Weather Forecast for Sacramento, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 27%
Fri Mar 29
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Sacramento

About Sacramento

The city of Sacramento, CA in Sacramento County has an approximate population of 466,488. [6]

Sacramento Solar Power

Sacramento, CA Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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