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Solar Power in 79172 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy in 79172

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Solar Panels in 79172

Solar panels in 79172 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 79172

The total length of the day in 79172 (Amarillo, TX) today (December 14, 2025) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 79172 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 79172

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Solar Energy Analysis for 79172

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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 79172

Solar Radiation Data in 79172

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 79172

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Solar Power Comparison: 79172 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 79172

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Solar Power: 79172 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 79172 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 79172

Sunrise / Sunset in 79172

Sunrise/Sunset for December 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:47 am
- Sunset: 5:37 pm
- Length of Day: 9:50

Best Months for Solar in 79172

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Solar Panel Installs in 79172

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Solar Power Output in 79172

The Power of Solar in 79172

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 79172. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 79172. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 79172

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Weather Forecast for 79172 ^[5]

Sun Dec 14

37°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 49°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 4%

Mon Dec 15

60°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 84%

Tue Dec 16

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Dec 17

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 97%

Thu Dec 18

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 9%

Fri Dec 19

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 77°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about 79172

About 79172

The ZIP code 79172 is associated with the city of Amarillo in Potter County in Texas.

79172 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 79172, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.