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Solar Energy in West Sacramento, CA

Solar Energy in West Sacramento

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in West Sacramento with an average of 7.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Sacramento

Solar panels in West Sacramento that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in West Sacramento

The total length of the day in West Sacramento, CA today (December 12, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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West Sacramento, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Sacramento, CA

Solar Energy Data in West Sacramento, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in West Sacramento

Based on historical West Sacramento, CA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in West Sacramento. [1]

West Sacramento has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Sacramento that are always titled at the latitude of West Sacramento (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.64 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 West Sacramento

Solar Radiation Data in West Sacramento, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in West Sacramento

West Sacramento, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Sacramento is August with an average of 7.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.31 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Sacramento (California) are January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in West Sacramento

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Sacramento, CA, of 5.92 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: West Sacramento vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in West Sacramento

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 12, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for West Sacramento

Best Months for Solar in West Sacramento

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Sacramento

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Solar Power Output in West Sacramento

The Power of Solar in West Sacramento, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Sacramento, CA

Solar Radiation Data in West Sacramento

West Sacramento (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6495.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Sacramento is August with an average of 674.65 kWhac, followed by July at 655.97 kWhac and June at 632.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Sacramento (California) are January with an average of 343.42 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 351.73 kWhac and February at 386.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Sacramento

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Weather Forecast for West Sacramento, CA [5]

Thu Dec 12
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 62%
Fri Dec 13
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 14
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
High wind, near gale: 33 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 15
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Dec 16
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 17
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about West Sacramento

About West Sacramento

The city of West Sacramento, CA in Yolo County has an approximate population of 48,744. [6]

West Sacramento Solar Power

West Sacramento, CA Solar Energy

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

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