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Solar Power in 55947 (La Crescent, MN)

Solar Energy in 55947

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55947 with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55947

Solar panels in 55947 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55947

The total length of the day in 55947 (La Crescent, MN) today (January 21, 2026) will be 9 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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55947 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55947 (La Crescent, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55947

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55947.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55947

Solar Radiation Data in 55947

Based on historical 55947 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55947. [1]

The region associated with 55947 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55947 that are always titled at the latitude of La Crescent (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 55947

Solar Radiation Data in 55947

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55947.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55947

Solar Radiation Data in 55947

The region associated with 55947 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55947 is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55947 are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55947 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55947

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55947, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 55947 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55947 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 55947

Sunrise / Sunset in 55947

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 21, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:30 am
    • Sunset: 5:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 55947

Best Months for Solar in 55947

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55947

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55947 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55947

The Power of Solar in 55947

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55947. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55947. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55947

Solar Radiation Data in 55947

55947 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5559.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55947 is July with an average of 579.27 kWhac, followed by August at 544.38 kWhac and May at 534.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55947 are December with an average of 325.47 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 340.47 kWhac and January at 355.46 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55947 [5]

Wed Jan 21
23°F
Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Jan 22
11°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -13°F
Max: 11°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 73%
Fri Jan 23
-10°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -18°F
Max: -8°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sat Jan 24
-4°F
Few Clouds
Min: -16°F
Max: 1°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sun Jan 25
6°F
Light Snow
Min: -6°F
Max: 8°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jan 26
1°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: -8°F
Max: 5°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 55947

About 55947

The ZIP code 55947 is associated with the city of La Crescent in Houston County in Minnesota.

55947 Solar Power

55947 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55947, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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