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Solar Power in 77282 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy in 77282

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 77282 with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 77282

Solar panels in 77282 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 77282

The total length of the day in 77282 (Houston, TX) today (January 08, 2025) will be 10 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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77282 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 77282 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 77282

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 77282.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 77282

Solar Radiation Data in 77282

Based on historical 77282 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 77282. [1]

The region associated with 77282 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 77282 that are always titled at the latitude of Houston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 77282

Solar Radiation Data in 77282

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 77282.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 77282

Solar Radiation Data in 77282

The region associated with 77282 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 77282 is September with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 77282 are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 77282 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 77282

The average monthly solar radiation level in 77282, of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 77282 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 77282 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 77282

Sunrise / Sunset in 77282

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 08, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 5:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:24
Solar Energy Statistics for 77282

Best Months for Solar in 77282

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 77282

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 77282 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 77282

The Power of Solar in 77282

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 77282. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 77282. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 77282

Solar Radiation Data in 77282

77282 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5711.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 77282 is October with an average of 525.05 kWhac, followed by August at 505.97 kWhac and September at 503.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 77282 are December with an average of 413.25 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 426.83 kWhac and February at 431.3 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 77282 [5]

Wed Jan 8
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Jan 9
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 10
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Jan 11
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Jan 12
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Jan 13
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about 77282

About 77282

The ZIP code 77282 is associated with the city of Houston in Harris County in Texas.

77282 Solar Power

77282 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 77282, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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