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Solar Power in 56256 (Madison, MN)

Solar Energy in 56256

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Solar Panels in 56256

Solar panels in 56256 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56256

The total length of the day in 56256 (Madison, MN) today (November 14, 2026) will be 9 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56256 (Madison, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56256

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56256

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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 56256

Solar Radiation Data in 56256

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56256

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Solar Power Comparison: 56256 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56256

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Solar Power: 56256 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56256 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 56256

Sunrise / Sunset in 56256

Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 4:56 pm
- Length of Day: 9:35

Best Months for Solar in 56256

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Solar Panel Installs in 56256

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Solar Power Output in 56256

The Power of Solar in 56256

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56256. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56256. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56256

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Weather Forecast for 56256 ^[5]

Sat Nov 14

42°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 19°F
Max: 47°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Nov 15

49°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 27%

Mon Nov 16

53°F

Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 20%

Tue Nov 17

52°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 64%

Wed Nov 18

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Nov 19

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56256

About 56256

The ZIP code 56256 is associated with the city of Madison in Lac qui Parle County in Minnesota.

56256 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56256, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.