Peak Sun Hours in Victoria de Durango, Durango, Mexico
- Solar zone
- Zone 4 (excellent)
- Best month
- May (7.6)
- Worst month
- December (4.3)
- Climate
- Temperate · 16.6°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.55 | 5.24 | 6.68 | 1.23 | 10.1 | 54 |
| Feb | 5.59 | 6.23 | 7.71 | 1.29 | 12.0 | 47 |
| Mar | 6.70 | 7.40 | 8.27 | 1.53 | 14.5 | 38 |
| Apr | 7.47 | 8.26 | 8.37 | 1.81 | 18.0 | 32 |
| May | 7.60 | 8.51 | 8.17 | 1.81 | 21.1 | 33 |
| Jun | 7.02 | 8.39 | 6.77 | 2.02 | 22.6 | 46 |
| Jul | 6.34 | 8.18 | 5.13 | 2.38 | 20.9 | 60 |
| Aug | 6.33 | 7.81 | 5.53 | 2.23 | 20.6 | 63 |
| Sep | 5.48 | 7.10 | 4.87 | 2.13 | 18.8 | 69 |
| Oct | 5.61 | 6.28 | 7.36 | 1.27 | 17.0 | 62 |
| Nov | 4.88 | 5.37 | 7.48 | 1.05 | 13.2 | 59 |
| Dec | 4.33 | 4.91 | 6.67 | 1.16 | 10.5 | 56 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
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Sizing against worst-month PSH of 4.33 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Victoria de Durango
Victoria de Durango, Mexico has a temperate climate with meaningful seasonal variation in solar resource. Its annual peak sun hours average 5.99 kWh/m²/day, a excellent solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Victoria de Durango is May (spring) at 7.6 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 4.33 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the December value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
Victoria de Durango's solar conditions are well within the range where off-grid PV is a straightforward engineering exercise with standard-sized arrays and lithium batteries.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Victoria de Durango?
- Victoria de Durango averages 5.99 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 4.33 in December to 7.6 in May.
- How many solar panels do I need in Victoria de Durango?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Victoria de Durango's annual average of 5.99 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 3 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Victoria de Durango?
- Sizing against Victoria de Durango's worst month (December, 4.33 kWh/m²/day) with 2 days of autonomy at 80% depth of discharge, a 5 kWh/day load needs about a 12.5 kWh battery bank.
- How does Victoria de Durango's solar resource compare globally?
- Victoria de Durango sits in solar zone 4 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 5.99 kWh/m²/day — excellent by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- How much does winter reduce solar output in Victoria de Durango?
- Victoria de Durango's worst month (December) delivers 4.33 kWh/m²/day — about 57% of the summer peak of 7.6. Off-grid systems here typically oversize 1.5–2× or pair with a backup source.
- Do cloudy days significantly affect Victoria de Durango's solar?
- Partly. Diffuse light still produces 10–25% of clear-sky output. Victoria de Durango's 5.99 kWh/m²/day already reflects average cloudiness, so no further derating is needed for sizing.
- What panel tilt works best in Victoria de Durango?
- At Victoria de Durango's latitude (24°), a fixed tilt near 24° balances year-round yield. Winter-heavy loads favor latitude + 15°; summer-heavy, latitude − 15°.