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Solar Power in 77042 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy in 77042

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Solar Panels in 77042

Solar panels in 77042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 77042

The total length of the day in 77042 (Houston, TX) today (October 25, 2025) will be 11 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 77042 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 77042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 77042

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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 77042

Solar Radiation Data in 77042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 77042

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Solar Power Comparison: 77042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 77042

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Solar Power: 77042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 77042 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 77042

Sunrise / Sunset in 77042

Sunrise/Sunset for October 25, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:29 am
- Sunset: 6:42 pm
- Length of Day: 11:13

Best Months for Solar in 77042

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Solar Panel Installs in 77042

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Solar Power Output in 77042

The Power of Solar in 77042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 77042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 77042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 77042

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Weather Forecast for 77042 ^[5]

Sat Oct 25

75°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 48%

Sun Oct 26

82°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Oct 27

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 28

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 29

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 30

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 77042

About 77042

The ZIP code 77042 is associated with the city of Houston in Harris County in Texas.

77042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 77042, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.