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Solar Energy in Wichita Falls, TX

Solar Energy in Wichita Falls

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Wichita Falls with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wichita Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wichita Falls

The total length of the day in Wichita Falls, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Wichita Falls, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wichita Falls, TX

Solar Energy Data in Wichita Falls, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wichita Falls, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Wichita Falls

Based on historical Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls. [1]

Wichita Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wichita Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Wichita Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.46 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 Wichita Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Wichita Falls, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Wichita Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wichita Falls, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wichita Falls is August with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wichita Falls (Texas) are December with an average of 4.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Wichita Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Wichita Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wichita Falls, TX, of 5.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 46% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% 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: Wichita Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Wichita Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 5:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Wichita Falls

Best Months for Solar in Wichita Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wichita Falls

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Solar Power Output in Wichita Falls

The Power of Solar in Wichita Falls, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wichita Falls, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6378.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wichita Falls is August with an average of 575 kWhac, followed by July at 559.37 kWhac and May at 552.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wichita Falls (Texas) are December with an average of 470.33 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 477.54 kWhac and January at 511.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls Electricity Costs

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Wichita Falls Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wichita Falls, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Nov 23
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Nov 24
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 25
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Nov 26
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Wichita Falls

About Wichita Falls

The city of Wichita Falls, TX in Wichita County has an approximate population of 104,553. [6]

Wichita Falls Solar Power

Wichita Falls, TX Solar Energy

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

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