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Solar Energy in Houston, PA

Solar Energy in Houston

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Houston with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Houston

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Houston

The total length of the day in Houston, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Houston, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Houston, PA

Solar Energy Data in Houston, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Houston, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Houston

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

Houston has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Houston that are always titled at the latitude of Houston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Houston

Solar Radiation Data in Houston, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Houston, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Houston

Houston, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Houston is August with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Houston (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Houston

The average monthly solar radiation level in Houston, PA, of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Houston vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Houston

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Houston

Best Months for Solar in Houston

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Houston

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of Houston, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Houston

The Power of Solar in Houston, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Houston, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Houston

Houston (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5063.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Houston is May with an average of 523.23 kWhac, followed by August at 522.28 kWhac and July at 521.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Houston (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 271.24 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.05 kWhac and November at 338.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Houston

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Houston Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Houston, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 46%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 79%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Houston

About Houston

The borough of Houston, PA in Washington County has an approximate population of 1,296. [6]

Houston Solar Power

Houston, PA Solar Energy

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

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