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Solar Power in 78843 (Laughlin Afb, TX)

Solar Energy in 78843

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 78843 with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 78843

Solar panels in 78843 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78843

The total length of the day in 78843 (Laughlin Afb, TX) today (May 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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78843 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 78843 (Laughlin Afb, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78843

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 78843.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 78843

Solar Radiation Data in 78843

Based on historical 78843 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 78843. [1]

The region associated with 78843 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 78843 that are always titled at the latitude of Laughlin Afb (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 78843

Solar Radiation Data in 78843

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 78843.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 78843

Solar Radiation Data in 78843

The region associated with 78843 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 78843 is August with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 78843 are December with an average of 4.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.28 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 78843 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78843

The average monthly solar radiation level in 78843, of 5.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 46% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 78843 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78843 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 78843

Sunrise / Sunset in 78843

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 19, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 8:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 78843

Best Months for Solar in 78843

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 78843

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 78843 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 78843

The Power of Solar in 78843

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78843. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78843. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 78843

Solar Radiation Data in 78843

78843 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6283.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 78843 is August with an average of 561.16 kWhac, followed by March at 549.77 kWhac and September at 545.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 78843 are December with an average of 478.62 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 498.32 kWhac and February at 503.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 78843 [5]

Mon May 19
91°F
Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 96°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 24%
Tue May 20
93°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 97°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed May 21
89°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 93°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu May 22
95°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 99°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri May 23
92°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 98°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 24
94°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 100°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about 78843

About 78843

The ZIP code 78843 is associated with the city of Laughlin Afb in Val Verde County in Texas.

78843 Solar Power

78843 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78843, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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