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Solar Energy in La Joya, TX

Solar Energy in La Joya

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in La Joya with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in La Joya

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

Sunrise & Sunset in La Joya

The total length of the day in La Joya, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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La Joya, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in La Joya, TX

Solar Energy Data in La Joya, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for La Joya, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Joya

Based on historical La Joya, 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 La Joya. [1]

La Joya has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in La Joya that are always titled at the latitude of La Joya (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.87 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 La Joya

Solar Radiation Data in La Joya, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in La Joya.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for La Joya, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Joya

La Joya, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in La Joya is October with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in La Joya (Texas) are December with an average of 4.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.05 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: La Joya vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in La Joya

The average monthly solar radiation level in La Joya, TX, of 5.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: La Joya vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average La Joya 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 La Joya

Sunrise / Sunset in La Joya

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 5:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:47
Solar Energy Statistics for La Joya

Best Months for Solar in La Joya

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in La Joya

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Solar Power Output in La Joya

The Power of Solar in La Joya, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for La Joya, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Joya

La Joya (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6208.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in La Joya is October with an average of 595.42 kWhac, followed by August at 551.83 kWhac and March at 537.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in La Joya (Texas) are December with an average of 471.48 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 479.42 kWhac and January at 480.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in La Joya

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La Joya Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for La Joya, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
80°F
Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sun Nov 24
83°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 46%
Mon Nov 25
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Nov 26
84°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about La Joya

About La Joya

The city of La Joya, TX in Hidalgo County has an approximate population of 3,985. [6]

La Joya Solar Power

La Joya, TX Solar Energy

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

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