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Solar Power in 56396 (Saint Cloud, MN)

Solar Energy in 56396

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Solar Panels in 56396

Solar panels in 56396 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56396

The total length of the day in 56396 (Saint Cloud, MN) today (July 20, 2026) will be 15 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56396 (Saint Cloud, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56396

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56396

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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 56396

Solar Radiation Data in 56396

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56396

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Solar Power Comparison: 56396 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56396

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Solar Power: 56396 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56396 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 56396

Sunrise / Sunset in 56396

Sunrise/Sunset for July 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:45 am
- Sunset: 9:00 pm
- Length of Day: 15:15

Best Months for Solar in 56396

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Solar Panel Installs in 56396

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Solar Power Output in 56396

The Power of Solar in 56396

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56396. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56396. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56396

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Weather Forecast for 56396 ^[5]

Mon Jul 20

87°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 50%

Tue Jul 21

75°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 83%

Wed Jul 22

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Jul 23

84°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 45%

Fri Jul 24

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat Jul 25

92°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 100°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about 56396

About 56396

The ZIP code 56396 is associated with the city of Saint Cloud in Stearns County in Minnesota.

56396 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56396, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.