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Solar Energy in Jefferson, TX

Solar Energy in Jefferson

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Jefferson with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Jefferson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Jefferson

The total length of the day in Jefferson, TX today (December 22, 2024) will be 10 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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Jefferson, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Jefferson, TX

Solar Energy Data in Jefferson, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Jefferson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson

Based on historical Jefferson, 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 Jefferson. [1]

Jefferson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Jefferson that are always titled at the latitude of Jefferson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 Jefferson

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Jefferson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson

Jefferson, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Jefferson is August with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Jefferson (Texas) are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Jefferson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Jefferson, TX, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Jefferson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Jefferson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:2
Solar Energy Statistics for Jefferson

Best Months for Solar in Jefferson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Jefferson

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Solar Power Output in Jefferson

The Power of Solar in Jefferson, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Jefferson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Jefferson

Jefferson (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5674.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Jefferson is August with an average of 530.5 kWhac, followed by July at 514.44 kWhac and May at 511.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Jefferson (Texas) are December with an average of 396.06 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 403.54 kWhac and November at 427.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Jefferson

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Weather Forecast for Jefferson, TX [5]

Sun Dec 22
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 74%
Tue Dec 24
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 38%
Thu Dec 26
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 89%
Fri Dec 27
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Jefferson

About Jefferson

The city of Jefferson, TX in Marion County has an approximate population of 2,106. [6]

Jefferson Solar Power

Jefferson, TX Solar Energy

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

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