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Solar Power in 59254 (Plentywood, MT)

Solar Energy in 59254

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 59254 with an average of 6.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 59254

Solar panels in 59254 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 59254

The total length of the day in 59254 (Plentywood, MT) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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59254 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 59254 (Plentywood, MT)

Solar Energy Data for 59254

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 59254.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 59254

Solar Radiation Data in 59254

Based on historical 59254 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 59254. [1]

The region associated with 59254 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 59254 that are always titled at the latitude of Plentywood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 59254

Solar Radiation Data in 59254

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 59254.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 59254

Solar Radiation Data in 59254

The region associated with 59254 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 59254 is July with an average of 6.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.37 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 59254 are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 59254 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 59254

The average monthly solar radiation level in 59254, of 4.85 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: 59254 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 59254 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 59254

Sunrise / Sunset in 59254

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 59254

Best Months for Solar in 59254

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 59254

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 59254 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 59254

The Power of Solar in 59254

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 59254. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 59254. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 59254

Solar Radiation Data in 59254

59254 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5614.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 59254 is July with an average of 629.11 kWhac, followed by May at 598.84 kWhac and August at 595.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 59254 are December with an average of 291.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.13 kWhac and February at 319.27 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 59254 [5]

Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 17°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 37%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about 59254

About 59254

The ZIP code 59254 is associated with the city of Plentywood in Sheridan County in Montana.

59254 Solar Power

59254 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 59254, or for more solar-related resources for MT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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