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Solar Power in 55609 (Knife River, MN)

Solar Energy in 55609

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Solar Panels in 55609

Solar panels in 55609 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55609

The total length of the day in 55609 (Knife River, MN) today (July 02, 2026) will be 15 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55609 (Knife River, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55609

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55609

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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 55609

Solar Radiation Data in 55609

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55609

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Solar Power Comparison: 55609 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55609

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Solar Power: 55609 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 55609

Sunrise / Sunset in 55609

Sunrise/Sunset for July 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:15 am
- Sunset: 9:07 pm
- Length of Day: 15:52

Best Months for Solar in 55609

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Solar Panel Installs in 55609

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Solar Power Output in 55609

The Power of Solar in 55609

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55609. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55609. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55609

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Weather Forecast for 55609 ^[5]

Thu Jul 2

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Jul 3

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sat Jul 4

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jul 5

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 89%

Mon Jul 6

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 29%

Tue Jul 7

78°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about 55609

About 55609

The ZIP code 55609 is associated with the city of Knife River in Lake County in Minnesota.

55609 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55609, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.