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Solar Energy in Blum, TX

Solar Energy in Blum

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Blum with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Blum

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Blum

The total length of the day in Blum, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Blum, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Blum, TX

Solar Energy Data in Blum, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Blum, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Blum

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

Blum has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Blum that are always titled at the latitude of Blum (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.1 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 Blum

Solar Radiation Data in Blum, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Blum, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Blum

Blum, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Blum is August with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.2 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Blum (Texas) are December with an average of 4.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.91 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Blum

The average monthly solar radiation level in Blum, TX, of 5.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Blum vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Blum

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 5:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Blum

Best Months for Solar in Blum

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Blum

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Solar Power Output in Blum

The Power of Solar in Blum, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Blum, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Blum

Blum (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6215.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Blum is August with an average of 576.56 kWhac, followed by September at 551.09 kWhac and April at 551.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Blum (Texas) are February with an average of 432.71 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 462.37 kWhac and November at 489.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Blum

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Weather Forecast for Blum, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Nov 25
75°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Nov 26
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about Blum

About Blum

The town of Blum, TX in Hill County has an approximate population of 444. [6]

Blum Solar Power

Blum, TX Solar Energy

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

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