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Solar Power in 55001 (Afton, MN)

Solar Energy in 55001

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Solar Panels in 55001

Solar panels in 55001 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55001

The total length of the day in 55001 (Afton, MN) today (June 18, 2026) will be 15 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55001 (Afton, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55001

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55001

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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 55001

Solar Radiation Data in 55001

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55001

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Solar Power Comparison: 55001 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55001

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Solar Power: 55001 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55001 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 55001

Sunrise / Sunset in 55001

Sunrise/Sunset for June 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:22 am
- Sunset: 9:02 pm
- Length of Day: 15:40

Best Months for Solar in 55001

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Solar Panel Installs in 55001

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Solar Power Output in 55001

The Power of Solar in 55001

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55001. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55001. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55001

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Weather Forecast for 55001 ^[5]

Thu Jun 18

70°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 33%

Fri Jun 19

61°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sat Jun 20

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sun Jun 21

71°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 27%

Mon Jun 22

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 89%

Tue Jun 23

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55001

About 55001

The ZIP code 55001 is associated with the city of Afton in Washington County in Minnesota.

55001 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55001, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.