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Solar Energy in La Porte, TX

Solar Energy in La Porte

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in La Porte with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in La Porte

Solar panels in La Porte 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 Porte

The total length of the day in La Porte, TX today (November 24, 2024) will be 10 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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La Porte, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in La Porte, TX

Solar Energy Data in La Porte, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for La Porte, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Porte

Based on historical La Porte, 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 Porte. [1]

La Porte has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in La Porte that are always titled at the latitude of La Porte (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.99 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Porte

Solar Radiation Data in La Porte, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for La Porte, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Porte

La Porte, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in La Porte is September with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in La Porte (Texas) are December with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in La Porte

The average monthly solar radiation level in La Porte, TX, of 5.24 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: La Porte vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in La Porte

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 5:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:31
Solar Energy Statistics for La Porte

Best Months for Solar in La Porte

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in La Porte

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Solar Power Output in La Porte

The Power of Solar in La Porte, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for La Porte, TX

Solar Radiation Data in La Porte

La Porte (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5833.97 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in La Porte is October with an average of 539.49 kWhac, followed by May at 524.39 kWhac and August at 521.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in La Porte (Texas) are December with an average of 412.12 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 428.79 kWhac and January at 446.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in La Porte

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Weather Forecast for La Porte, TX [5]

Sun Nov 24
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Nov 25
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Nov 26
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 22%
Wed Nov 27
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 67%
Thu Nov 28
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Nov 29
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about La Porte

About La Porte

The city of La Porte, TX in Harris County has an approximate population of 33,800. [6]

La Porte Solar Power

La Porte, TX Solar Energy

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