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Solar Power in 78256 (San Antonio, TX)

Solar Energy in 78256

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Solar Panels in 78256

Solar panels in 78256 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78256

The total length of the day in 78256 (San Antonio, TX) today (March 12, 2026) will be 11 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78256 (San Antonio, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78256

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78256

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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 78256

Solar Radiation Data in 78256

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78256

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Solar Power Comparison: 78256 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78256

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Solar Power: 78256 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78256 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 78256

Sunrise / Sunset in 78256

Sunrise/Sunset for March 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:46 am
- Sunset: 7:42 pm
- Length of Day: 11:56

Best Months for Solar in 78256

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Solar Panel Installs in 78256

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Solar Power Output in 78256

The Power of Solar in 78256

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78256. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78256. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78256

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Weather Forecast for 78256 ^[5]

Thu Mar 12

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 65°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Mar 13

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Mar 14

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Mar 15

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 89°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Mar 16

53°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F

Strong breeze: 28 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 41%

Tue Mar 17

56°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about 78256

About 78256

The ZIP code 78256 is associated with the city of San Antonio in Bexar County in Texas.

78256 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78256, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.