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Solar Power in 55342 (Hector, MN)

Solar Energy in 55342

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Solar Panels in 55342

Solar panels in 55342 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55342

The total length of the day in 55342 (Hector, MN) today (October 26, 2026) will be 10 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55342 (Hector, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55342

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55342

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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 55342

Solar Radiation Data in 55342

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55342

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Solar Power Comparison: 55342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55342

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Solar Power: 55342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55342 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 55342

Sunrise / Sunset in 55342

Sunrise/Sunset for October 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:49 am
- Sunset: 6:16 pm
- Length of Day: 10:27

Best Months for Solar in 55342

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Solar Panel Installs in 55342

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Solar Power Output in 55342

The Power of Solar in 55342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55342. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55342

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Weather Forecast for 55342 ^[5]

Mon Oct 26

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 27

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Oct 28

66°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 96%

Thu Oct 29

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 30

62°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 44%

Sat Oct 31

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55342

About 55342

The ZIP code 55342 is associated with the city of Hector in Renville County in Minnesota.

55342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55342, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.