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Solar Power in 56003 (Mankato, MN)

Solar Energy in 56003

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Solar Panels in 56003

Solar panels in 56003 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56003

The total length of the day in 56003 (Mankato, MN) today (September 24, 2026) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56003 (Mankato, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56003

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56003

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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 56003

Solar Radiation Data in 56003

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56003

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Solar Power Comparison: 56003 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56003

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Solar Power: 56003 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56003 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 56003

Sunrise / Sunset in 56003

Sunrise/Sunset for September 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:04 am
- Sunset: 7:11 pm
- Length of Day: 12:7

Best Months for Solar in 56003

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Solar Panel Installs in 56003

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Solar Power Output in 56003

The Power of Solar in 56003

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56003. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56003. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56003

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Weather Forecast for 56003 ^[5]

Thu Sep 24

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 25

71°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Sep 26

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 27

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 28

71°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 29

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56003

About 56003

The ZIP code 56003 is associated with the city of Mankato in Nicollet County in Minnesota.

56003 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56003, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.