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Solar Power in 55731 (Ely, MN)

Solar Energy in 55731

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55731 with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55731

Solar panels in 55731 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55731

The total length of the day in 55731 (Ely, MN) today (May 24, 2025) will be 15 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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55731 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55731 (Ely, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55731

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55731.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55731

Solar Radiation Data in 55731

Based on historical 55731 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55731. [1]

The region associated with 55731 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55731 that are always titled at the latitude of Ely (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 55731

Solar Radiation Data in 55731

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55731.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55731

Solar Radiation Data in 55731

The region associated with 55731 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55731 is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55731 are December with an average of 2.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55731 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55731

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55731, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 55731 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55731 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 55731

Sunrise / Sunset in 55731

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 24, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:16 am
    • Sunset: 8:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 55731

Best Months for Solar in 55731

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55731

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55731 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55731

The Power of Solar in 55731

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55731. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55731. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55731

Solar Radiation Data in 55731

55731 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5217.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55731 is July with an average of 549.4 kWhac, followed by April at 547.96 kWhac and March at 545.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55731 are December with an average of 258.4 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 261.64 kWhac and January at 334.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55731 [5]

Sat May 24
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun May 25
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon May 26
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 77%
Tue May 27
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 28
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu May 29
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about 55731

About 55731

The ZIP code 55731 is associated with the city of Ely in St. Louis County in Minnesota.

55731 Solar Power

55731 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55731, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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