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Solar Power in 77261 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy in 77261

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Solar Panels in 77261

Solar panels in 77261 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 77261

The total length of the day in 77261 (Houston, TX) today (October 21, 2025) will be 11 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 77261 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 77261

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Solar Energy Analysis for 77261

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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 77261

Solar Radiation Data in 77261

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 77261

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Solar Power Comparison: 77261 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 77261

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Solar Power: 77261 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 77261 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 77261

Sunrise / Sunset in 77261

Sunrise/Sunset for October 21, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:26 am
- Sunset: 6:45 pm
- Length of Day: 11:19

Best Months for Solar in 77261

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Solar Panel Installs in 77261

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Solar Power Output in 77261

The Power of Solar in 77261

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 77261. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 77261. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 77261

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Weather Forecast for 77261 ^[5]

Tue Oct 21

90°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 10%

Wed Oct 22

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 56%

Thu Oct 23

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 27%

Fri Oct 24

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 89%

Sat Oct 25

68°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 26

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about 77261

About 77261

The ZIP code 77261 is associated with the city of Houston in Harris County in Texas.

77261 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 77261, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.