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Solar Power in 79603 (Abilene, TX)

Solar Energy in 79603

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 79603 with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 79603

Solar panels in 79603 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 79603

The total length of the day in 79603 (Abilene, TX) today (October 13, 2025) will be 11 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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79603 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 79603 (Abilene, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 79603

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 79603.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 79603

Solar Radiation Data in 79603

Based on historical 79603 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 79603. [1]

The region associated with 79603 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 79603 that are always titled at the latitude of Abilene (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.13 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 79603

Solar Radiation Data in 79603

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 79603.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 79603

Solar Radiation Data in 79603

The region associated with 79603 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 79603 is August with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.47 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 79603 are December with an average of 5.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 79603 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 79603

The average monthly solar radiation level in 79603, of 5.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: 79603 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 79603 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 79603

Sunrise / Sunset in 79603

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 13, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 79603

Best Months for Solar in 79603

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 79603

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 79603 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 79603

The Power of Solar in 79603

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 79603. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 79603. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 79603

Solar Radiation Data in 79603

79603 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6658.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 79603 is August with an average of 592.73 kWhac, followed by April at 585.69 kWhac and September at 575.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 79603 are December with an average of 508.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 509.49 kWhac and November at 527.02 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 79603 [5]

Mon Oct 13
78°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 79%
Tue Oct 14
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 15
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 90°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Oct 16
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 88°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Oct 17
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 18
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 88°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 79603

About 79603

The ZIP code 79603 is associated with the city of Abilene in Taylor County in Texas.

79603 Solar Power

79603 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 79603, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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