Los Angeles Optimum Tilt of Solar Panels by Month Figures shown in degrees from vertical Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 40° 48° 56° 64° 72° 80° Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 72° 64° 56° 48° 40° 32° Winter 32° angle Spring/Fall 56° angle Summer 80° angle Notes: On the 21st December, the sun will rise 74° east of due south and set 74° west of due south. On the 21st March/21st September, the sun will rise 91° east of due south and set 91° west of due south. On the 21st June, the sun will rise 108° east of due south and set 108° west of due south. source: http://www.gogreensolar.com/pages/solar-panel-tilt-calculator