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Solar Energy in Watertown, MN

Solar Energy in Watertown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Watertown with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Watertown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Watertown

The total length of the day in Watertown, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Watertown, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Watertown, MN

Solar Energy Data in Watertown, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Watertown, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watertown

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

Watertown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Watertown that are always titled at the latitude of Watertown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Watertown

Solar Radiation Data in Watertown, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Watertown, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watertown

Watertown, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Watertown is July with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Watertown (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Watertown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Watertown, MN, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Watertown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Watertown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Watertown

Best Months for Solar in Watertown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Watertown

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Solar Power Output in Watertown

The Power of Solar in Watertown, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Watertown, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watertown

Watertown (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5631.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Watertown is July with an average of 609.36 kWhac, followed by August at 569.9 kWhac and May at 551.58 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Watertown (Minnesota) are December with an average of 293.73 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 335.21 kWhac and January at 350.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Watertown

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Watertown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Watertown, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 70%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Watertown

About Watertown

The city of Watertown, MN in Carver County has an approximate population of 4,205. [6]

Watertown Solar Power

Watertown, MN Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Watertown, MN, or for more solar-related resources for Watertown, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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