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Solar Energy in Hico, TX

Solar Energy in Hico

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Hico with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hico

Solar panels in Hico that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Hico

The total length of the day in Hico, TX today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Hico, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hico, TX

Solar Energy Data in Hico, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hico, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hico

Based on historical Hico, TX data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Hico. [1]

Hico has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hico that are always titled at the latitude of Hico (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.28 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 Hico

Solar Radiation Data in Hico, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hico, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hico

Hico, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hico is August with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hico (Texas) are December with an average of 4.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hico

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hico, TX, of 5.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Hico vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hico

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Hico

Best Months for Solar in Hico

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hico

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Solar Power Output in Hico

The Power of Solar in Hico, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hico, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hico

Hico (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6324.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hico is August with an average of 558.22 kWhac, followed by March at 557.04 kWhac and July at 549.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hico (Texas) are February with an average of 478.27 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 487.84 kWhac and June at 509.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hico

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Weather Forecast for Hico, TX [5]

Thu Mar 28
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Hico

About Hico

The city of Hico, TX in Hamilton County has an approximate population of 1,379. [6]

Hico Solar Power

Hico, TX Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Hico, TX, or for more solar-related resources for Hico, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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