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Solar Energy in Rio Hondo, TX

Solar Energy in Rio Hondo

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Rio Hondo with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rio Hondo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rio Hondo

The total length of the day in Rio Hondo, TX today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Rio Hondo, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rio Hondo, TX

Solar Energy Data in Rio Hondo, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rio Hondo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Hondo

Based on historical Rio Hondo, 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 Rio Hondo. [1]

Rio Hondo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rio Hondo that are always titled at the latitude of Rio Hondo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Rio Hondo

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Hondo, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rio Hondo.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rio Hondo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rio Hondo is October with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rio Hondo (Texas) are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rio Hondo vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rio Hondo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rio Hondo, TX, of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Rio Hondo vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo

Sunrise / Sunset in Rio Hondo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Rio Hondo

Best Months for Solar in Rio Hondo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rio Hondo

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Solar Power Output in Rio Hondo

The Power of Solar in Rio Hondo, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rio Hondo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5994.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rio Hondo is October with an average of 565.38 kWhac, followed by August at 530.11 kWhac and March at 529.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rio Hondo (Texas) are December with an average of 414.23 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 453.35 kWhac and November at 480.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo Electricity Costs

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Rio Hondo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rio Hondo, TX [5]

Thu Mar 28
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
79°F
Few Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sat Mar 30
82°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
83°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 52%
Mon Apr 1
88°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Rio Hondo

About Rio Hondo

The city of Rio Hondo, TX in Cameron County has an approximate population of 2,356. [6]

Rio Hondo Solar Power

Rio Hondo, TX Solar Energy

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

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