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Solar Power in 56479 (Staples, MN)

Solar Energy in 56479

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Solar Panels in 56479

Solar panels in 56479 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56479

The total length of the day in 56479 (Staples, MN) today (July 21, 2026) will be 15 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56479 (Staples, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56479

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56479

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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 56479

Solar Radiation Data in 56479

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56479

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Solar Power Comparison: 56479 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56479

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Solar Power: 56479 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56479 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 56479

Sunrise / Sunset in 56479

Sunrise/Sunset for July 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:46 am
- Sunset: 9:04 pm
- Length of Day: 15:18

Best Months for Solar in 56479

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Solar Panel Installs in 56479

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Solar Power Output in 56479

The Power of Solar in 56479

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56479. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56479. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56479

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Weather Forecast for 56479 ^[5]

Tue Jul 21

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 96%

Wed Jul 22

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Jul 23

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 52%

Fri Jul 24

82°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 47%

Sat Jul 25

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jul 26

97°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 106°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about 56479

About 56479

The ZIP code 56479 is associated with the city of Staples in Todd County in Minnesota.

56479 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56479, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.