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Solar Energy in Olympia, WA

Solar Energy in Olympia

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Olympia with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Olympia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Olympia

The total length of the day in Olympia, WA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Olympia, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Olympia, WA

Solar Energy Data in Olympia, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Olympia, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Olympia

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

Olympia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Olympia that are always titled at the latitude of Olympia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.11 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 Olympia

Solar Radiation Data in Olympia, WA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Olympia, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Olympia

Olympia, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Olympia is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Olympia (Washington) are January with an average of 1.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 1.7 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Olympia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Olympia, WA, of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 40% 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: Olympia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Olympia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Olympia

Best Months for Solar in Olympia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Olympia

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Solar Power Output in Olympia

The Power of Solar in Olympia, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Olympia, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Olympia

Olympia (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4412.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Olympia is July with an average of 551.14 kWhac, followed by August at 530.77 kWhac and June at 488.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Olympia (Washington) are January with an average of 165.96 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 170.5 kWhac and November at 203.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Olympia

Olympia Electricity Costs

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Olympia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Olympia, WA [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 14%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Olympia

About Olympia

The city of Olympia, WA in Thurston County has an approximate population of 46,478. [6]

Olympia Solar Power

Olympia, WA Solar Energy

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

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