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Solar Energy in Miami, FL

Solar Energy in Miami

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Miami with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Miami

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Miami

The total length of the day in Miami, FL today (April 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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Miami, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Miami, FL

Solar Energy Data in Miami, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Miami, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Miami

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

Miami has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Miami that are always titled at the latitude of Miami (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.17 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.04 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 Miami

Solar Radiation Data in Miami, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Miami, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Miami

Miami, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Miami is March with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Miami (Florida) are June with an average of 4.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 5.27 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Miami

The average monthly solar radiation level in Miami, FL, of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Miami vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Miami

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:55
Solar Energy Statistics for Miami

Best Months for Solar in Miami

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: April (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Miami

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Solar Power Output in Miami

The Power of Solar in Miami, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Miami, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Miami

Miami (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6264.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Miami is March with an average of 604.37 kWhac, followed by April at 560.65 kWhac and October at 555.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Miami (Florida) are June with an average of 441.63 kWhac, followed by September with an average of 476.37 kWhac and July at 487.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Miami

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Miami Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Miami, FL [5]

Fri Apr 19
80°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sat Apr 20
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Apr 21
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 61%
Mon Apr 22
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 83%
Wed Apr 24
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Miami

About Miami

The city of Miami, FL in Miami-Dade County has an approximate population of 399,457. [6]

Miami Solar Power

Miami, FL Solar Energy

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

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