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Solar Power in 78861 (Hondo, TX)

Solar Energy in 78861

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Solar Panels in 78861

Solar panels in 78861 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78861

The total length of the day in 78861 (Hondo, TX) today (August 03, 2026) will be 13 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78861 (Hondo, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78861

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78861

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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 78861

Solar Radiation Data in 78861

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78861

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Solar Power Comparison: 78861 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78861

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Solar Power: 78861 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78861 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 78861

Sunrise / Sunset in 78861

Sunrise/Sunset for August 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:56 am
- Sunset: 8:28 pm
- Length of Day: 13:32

Best Months for Solar in 78861

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Solar Panel Installs in 78861

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Solar Power Output in 78861

The Power of Solar in 78861

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78861. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78861. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78861

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Weather Forecast for 78861 ^[5]

Mon Aug 3

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 5%

Tue Aug 4

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 98°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Aug 5

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 101°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 6

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 100°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Aug 7

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 100°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 8

93°F

Few Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 99°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about 78861

About 78861

The ZIP code 78861 is associated with the city of Hondo in Medina County in Texas.

78861 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78861, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.