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Solar Power in 56137 (Heron Lake, MN)

Solar Energy in 56137

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56137 with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56137

Solar panels in 56137 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56137

The total length of the day in 56137 (Heron Lake, MN) today (April 30, 2024) will be 14 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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56137 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56137 (Heron Lake, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56137

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56137.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56137

Solar Radiation Data in 56137

Based on historical 56137 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56137. [1]

The region associated with 56137 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56137 that are always titled at the latitude of Heron Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 56137

Solar Radiation Data in 56137

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56137.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56137

Solar Radiation Data in 56137

The region associated with 56137 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56137 is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56137 are December with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56137 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56137

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56137, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 56137 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56137 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 56137

Sunrise / Sunset in 56137

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 8:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:13
Solar Energy Statistics for 56137

Best Months for Solar in 56137

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56137

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56137 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56137

The Power of Solar in 56137

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56137. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56137. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56137

Solar Radiation Data in 56137

56137 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5659.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56137 is July with an average of 588.83 kWhac, followed by August at 573.62 kWhac and April at 534.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56137 are December with an average of 341.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.55 kWhac and November at 363.99 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56137 [5]

Tue Apr 30
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 55%
Wed May 1
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 37%
Thu May 2
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat May 4
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about 56137

About 56137

The ZIP code 56137 is associated with the city of Heron Lake in Jackson County in Minnesota.

56137 Solar Power

56137 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56137, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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