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Solar Energy in Santa Paula, CA

Solar Energy in Santa Paula

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Santa Paula with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Santa Paula

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Paula

The total length of the day in Santa Paula, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Santa Paula, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Santa Paula, CA

Solar Energy Data in Santa Paula, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Santa Paula, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Paula

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

Santa Paula has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Santa Paula that are always titled at the latitude of Santa Paula (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.37 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.19 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 Santa Paula

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Paula, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Santa Paula.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Santa Paula, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Paula

Santa Paula, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Santa Paula is August with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Santa Paula (California) are December with an average of 5.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.43 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Santa Paula vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Santa Paula

The average monthly solar radiation level in Santa Paula, CA, of 6.2 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: Santa Paula vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula

Sunrise / Sunset in Santa Paula

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Santa Paula

Best Months for Solar in Santa Paula

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.71 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Santa Paula

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Solar Power Output in Santa Paula

The Power of Solar in Santa Paula, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Santa Paula, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Paula

Santa Paula (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6857.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Santa Paula is August with an average of 649.22 kWhac, followed by July at 620 kWhac and March at 610.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Santa Paula (California) are February with an average of 478.66 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 509.21 kWhac and January at 527.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Santa Paula

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Weather Forecast for Santa Paula, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 24%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 80%
Mon Apr 1
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Santa Paula

About Santa Paula

The city of Santa Paula, CA in Ventura County has an approximate population of 29,321. [6]

Santa Paula Solar Power

Santa Paula, CA Solar Energy

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

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