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Solar Power in 78042 (Laredo, TX)

Solar Energy in 78042

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Solar Panels in 78042

Solar panels in 78042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78042

The total length of the day in 78042 (Laredo, TX) today (September 28, 2026) will be 12 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78042 (Laredo, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78042

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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 78042

Solar Radiation Data in 78042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78042

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Solar Power Comparison: 78042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78042

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Solar Power: 78042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78042 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 78042

Sunrise / Sunset in 78042

Sunrise/Sunset for September 28, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:28 am
- Sunset: 7:28 pm
- Length of Day: 12:0

Best Months for Solar in 78042

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Solar Panel Installs in 78042

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Solar Power Output in 78042

The Power of Solar in 78042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78042

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Weather Forecast for 78042 ^[5]

Mon Sep 28

97°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 27%

Tue Sep 29

96°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 96%

Wed Sep 30

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 81°F
Max: 102°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 87%

Thu Oct 1

97°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 101°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 43%

Fri Oct 2

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 87%

Sat Oct 3

79°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 78042

About 78042

The ZIP code 78042 is associated with the city of Laredo in Webb County in Texas.

78042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78042, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.