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Solar Energy in Murphy, TX

Solar Energy in Murphy

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Murphy with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Murphy

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Murphy

The total length of the day in Murphy, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Murphy, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Murphy, TX

Solar Energy Data in Murphy, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Murphy, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Murphy

Based on historical Murphy, 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 Murphy. [1]

Murphy has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Murphy that are always titled at the latitude of Murphy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.93 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 Murphy

Solar Radiation Data in Murphy, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Murphy, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Murphy

Murphy, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Murphy is August with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Murphy (Texas) are December with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.9 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Murphy

The average monthly solar radiation level in Murphy, TX, of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Murphy vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Murphy

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 5:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Murphy

Best Months for Solar in Murphy

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Murphy

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Solar Power Output in Murphy

The Power of Solar in Murphy, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Murphy, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Murphy

Murphy (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6175.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Murphy is August with an average of 580.72 kWhac, followed by July at 559.47 kWhac and October at 547.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Murphy (Texas) are February with an average of 447.26 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 450.41 kWhac and January at 487.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Murphy

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Weather Forecast for Murphy, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Nov 24
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Nov 25
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 49%
Tue Nov 26
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about Murphy

About Murphy

The city of Murphy, TX in Collin County has an approximate population of 17,708. [6]

Murphy Solar Power

Murphy, TX Solar Energy

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

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