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Solar Energy in Sonora, TX

Solar Energy in Sonora

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Sonora with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sonora

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sonora

The total length of the day in Sonora, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Sonora, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sonora, TX

Solar Energy Data in Sonora, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sonora, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sonora

Based on historical Sonora, 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 Sonora. [1]

Sonora has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sonora that are always titled at the latitude of Sonora (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.66 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 Sonora

Solar Radiation Data in Sonora, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sonora, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sonora

Sonora, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sonora is April with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sonora (Texas) are December with an average of 5.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 5.39 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sonora

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sonora, TX, of 5.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Sonora vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sonora

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 5:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Sonora

Best Months for Solar in Sonora

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sonora

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Solar Power Output in Sonora

The Power of Solar in Sonora, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sonora, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sonora

Sonora (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6508.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sonora is March with an average of 591.38 kWhac, followed by October at 569.72 kWhac and January at 565.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sonora (Texas) are June with an average of 496.52 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 499.05 kWhac and December at 509.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sonora

Sonora Electricity Costs

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Sonora Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sonora, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sat Nov 23
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 44%
Mon Nov 25
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 55%
Tue Nov 26
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Sonora

About Sonora

The city of Sonora, TX in Sutton County has an approximate population of 3,027. [6]

Sonora Solar Power

Sonora, TX Solar Energy

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

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