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Solar Power in 56120 (Butterfield, MN)

Solar Energy in 56120

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Solar Panels in 56120

Solar panels in 56120 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56120

The total length of the day in 56120 (Butterfield, MN) today (October 28, 2026) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56120 (Butterfield, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56120

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56120

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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 56120

Solar Radiation Data in 56120

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56120

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Solar Power Comparison: 56120 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56120

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Solar Power: 56120 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56120 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 56120

Sunrise / Sunset in 56120

Sunrise/Sunset for October 28, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:50 am
- Sunset: 6:15 pm
- Length of Day: 10:25

Best Months for Solar in 56120

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Solar Panel Installs in 56120

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Solar Power Output in 56120

The Power of Solar in 56120

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56120. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56120. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56120

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Weather Forecast for 56120 ^[5]

Wed Oct 28

67°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Oct 29

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Oct 30

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 31

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 1

65°F

Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 20%

Mon Nov 2

60°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56120

About 56120

The ZIP code 56120 is associated with the city of Butterfield in Watonwan County in Minnesota.

56120 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56120, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.