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Solar Power in 78504 (Mcallen, TX)

Solar Energy in 78504

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Solar Panels in 78504

Solar panels in 78504 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78504

The total length of the day in 78504 (Mcallen, TX) today (November 16, 2025) will be 10 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78504 (Mcallen, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78504

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78504

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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 78504

Solar Radiation Data in 78504

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78504

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Solar Power Comparison: 78504 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78504

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Solar Power: 78504 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78504 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 78504

Sunrise / Sunset in 78504

Sunrise/Sunset for November 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:51 am
- Sunset: 5:44 pm
- Length of Day: 10:53

Best Months for Solar in 78504

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Solar Panel Installs in 78504

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Solar Power Output in 78504

The Power of Solar in 78504

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78504. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78504. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78504

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Weather Forecast for 78504 ^[5]

Sun Nov 16

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 91°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Nov 17

89°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 92°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 56%

Tue Nov 18

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 92°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Nov 19

90°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 32%

Thu Nov 20

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 85°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 60%

Fri Nov 21

81°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about 78504

About 78504

The ZIP code 78504 is associated with the city of Mcallen in Hidalgo County in Texas.

78504 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78504, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.