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Solar Power in 79178 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy in 79178

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Solar Panels in 79178

Solar panels in 79178 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 79178

The total length of the day in 79178 (Amarillo, TX) today (October 28, 2025) will be 10 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 79178 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 79178

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Solar Energy Analysis for 79178

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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 79178

Solar Radiation Data in 79178

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 79178

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Solar Power Comparison: 79178 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 79178

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Solar Power: 79178 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 79178 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 79178

Sunrise / Sunset in 79178

Sunrise/Sunset for October 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:04 am
- Sunset: 6:57 pm
- Length of Day: 10:53

Best Months for Solar in 79178

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Solar Panel Installs in 79178

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Solar Power Output in 79178

The Power of Solar in 79178

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 79178. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 79178. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 79178

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Weather Forecast for 79178 ^[5]

Tue Oct 28

50°F

Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 15%

Wed Oct 29

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 30

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 31

62°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 64%

Sat Nov 1

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Nov 2

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 79178

About 79178

The ZIP code 79178 is associated with the city of Amarillo in Potter County in Texas.

79178 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 79178, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.