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Solar Power in 70361 (Houma, LA)

Solar Energy in 70361

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 70361 with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 70361

Solar panels in 70361 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 70361

The total length of the day in 70361 (Houma, LA) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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70361 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 70361 (Houma, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 70361

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 70361.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 70361

Solar Radiation Data in 70361

Based on historical 70361 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 70361. [1]

The region associated with 70361 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 70361 that are always titled at the latitude of Houma (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 70361

Solar Radiation Data in 70361

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 70361.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 70361

Solar Radiation Data in 70361

The region associated with 70361 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 70361 is October with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 70361 are December with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 70361 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 70361

The average monthly solar radiation level in 70361, of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 70361 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 70361 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 70361

Sunrise / Sunset in 70361

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 70361

Best Months for Solar in 70361

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 70361

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 70361 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 70361

The Power of Solar in 70361

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 70361. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 70361. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 70361

Solar Radiation Data in 70361

70361 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5925.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 70361 is October with an average of 547.07 kWhac, followed by March at 532.18 kWhac and May at 523.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 70361 are June with an average of 462.65 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 463.79 kWhac and August at 468.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 70361 [5]

Sat Apr 20
85°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 45%
Tue Apr 23
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed Apr 24
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 25
83°F
Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 23%

More about 70361

About 70361

The ZIP code 70361 is associated with the city of Houma in Terrebonne County in Louisiana.

70361 Solar Power

70361 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 70361, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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