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Solar Power in 79185 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy in 79185

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 79185 with an average of 6.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 79185

Solar panels in 79185 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 79185

The total length of the day in 79185 (Amarillo, TX) today (July 28, 2025) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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79185 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 79185 (Amarillo, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 79185

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 79185.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 79185

Solar Radiation Data in 79185

Based on historical 79185 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 79185. [1]

The region associated with 79185 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 79185 that are always titled at the latitude of Amarillo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.35 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 79185

Solar Radiation Data in 79185

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 79185.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 79185

Solar Radiation Data in 79185

The region associated with 79185 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 79185 is April with an average of 6.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 79185 are December with an average of 4.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 79185 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 79185

The average monthly solar radiation level in 79185, of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: 79185 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 79185 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 79185

Sunrise / Sunset in 79185

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 28, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 8:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:3
Solar Energy Statistics for 79185

Best Months for Solar in 79185

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 79185

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 79185 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 79185

The Power of Solar in 79185

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 79185. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 79185. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 79185

Solar Radiation Data in 79185

79185 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6908.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 79185 is March with an average of 620.43 kWhac, followed by April at 616.98 kWhac and May at 611.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 79185 are December with an average of 505.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 515.08 kWhac and November at 544.1 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 79185 [5]

Mon Jul 28
89°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 90°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 25%
Tue Jul 29
93°F
Few Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 97°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 12%
Wed Jul 30
94°F
Few Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 97°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 14%
Thu Jul 31
86°F
Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 91°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 80%
Fri Aug 1
88°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 92°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sat Aug 2
87°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 95°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 79185

About 79185

The ZIP code 79185 is associated with the city of Amarillo in Potter County in Texas.

79185 Solar Power

79185 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 79185, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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