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Solar Power in 56395 (Saint Cloud, MN)

Solar Energy in 56395

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56395 with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56395

Solar panels in 56395 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56395

The total length of the day in 56395 (Saint Cloud, MN) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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56395 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56395 (Saint Cloud, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56395

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56395.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56395

Solar Radiation Data in 56395

Based on historical 56395 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56395. [1]

The region associated with 56395 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56395 that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Cloud (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 56395

Solar Radiation Data in 56395

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56395.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56395

Solar Radiation Data in 56395

The region associated with 56395 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56395 is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56395 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56395 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56395

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56395, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 56395 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56395 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 56395

Sunrise / Sunset in 56395

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 56395

Best Months for Solar in 56395

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56395

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56395 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56395

The Power of Solar in 56395

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56395. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56395. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56395

Solar Radiation Data in 56395

56395 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5613.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56395 is July with an average of 576.1 kWhac, followed by May at 549.93 kWhac and June at 544.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56395 are December with an average of 299.24 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 339.3 kWhac and January at 341.52 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56395 [5]

Fri Apr 19
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 24
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56395

About 56395

The ZIP code 56395 is associated with the city of Saint Cloud in Stearns County in Minnesota.

56395 Solar Power

56395 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56395, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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