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Solar Energy in Gilmer, TX

Solar Energy in Gilmer

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Gilmer with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gilmer

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gilmer

The total length of the day in Gilmer, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Gilmer, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gilmer, TX

Solar Energy Data in Gilmer, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gilmer, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gilmer

Based on historical Gilmer, 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 Gilmer. [1]

Gilmer has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gilmer that are always titled at the latitude of Gilmer (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Gilmer

Solar Radiation Data in Gilmer, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gilmer, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gilmer

Gilmer, TX 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 Gilmer is August with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gilmer (Texas) are December with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gilmer

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gilmer, TX, 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: Gilmer vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gilmer

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Gilmer

Best Months for Solar in Gilmer

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gilmer

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Solar Power Output in Gilmer

The Power of Solar in Gilmer, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gilmer, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gilmer

Gilmer (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5836.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gilmer is August with an average of 534.33 kWhac, followed by July at 532.8 kWhac and April at 527.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gilmer (Texas) are February with an average of 409.55 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 414.3 kWhac and January at 433 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gilmer

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Weather Forecast for Gilmer, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
78°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 43%
Fri Nov 8
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Nov 9
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Nov 10
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Nov 12
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Gilmer

About Gilmer

The city of Gilmer, TX in Upshur County has an approximate population of 4,905. [6]

Gilmer Solar Power

Gilmer, TX Solar Energy

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

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