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Solar Power in 56386 (Wahkon, MN)

Solar Energy in 56386

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56386 with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56386

Solar panels in 56386 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56386

The total length of the day in 56386 (Wahkon, MN) today (February 02, 2026) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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56386 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56386 (Wahkon, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56386

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56386.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56386

Solar Radiation Data in 56386

Based on historical 56386 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56386. [1]

The region associated with 56386 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56386 that are always titled at the latitude of Wahkon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 56386

Solar Radiation Data in 56386

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56386.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56386

Solar Radiation Data in 56386

The region associated with 56386 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56386 is July with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56386 are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56386 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56386

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56386, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 56386 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56386 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 56386

Sunrise / Sunset in 56386

  • Sunrise/Sunset for February 02, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 5:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:49
Solar Energy Statistics for 56386

Best Months for Solar in 56386

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56386

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56386 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56386

The Power of Solar in 56386

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56386. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56386. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56386

Solar Radiation Data in 56386

56386 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5357.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56386 is July with an average of 594.36 kWhac, followed by June at 562.54 kWhac and August at 550.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56386 are December with an average of 270.64 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 298.74 kWhac and January at 315.92 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56386 [5]

Mon Feb 2
11°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 5°F
Max: 15°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 86%
Tue Feb 3
8°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -7°F
Max: 11°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 53%
Wed Feb 4
15°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -3°F
Max: 19°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 77%
Thu Feb 5
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 13°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 92%
Fri Feb 6
6°F
Light Snow
Min: -1°F
Max: 31°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sat Feb 7
3°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: -6°F
Max: 6°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 56386

About 56386

The ZIP code 56386 is associated with the city of Wahkon in Mille Lacs County in Minnesota.

56386 Solar Power

56386 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56386, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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