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Solar Energy in Manhattan, MT

Solar Energy in Manhattan

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Manhattan with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Manhattan

Solar panels in Manhattan that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Manhattan

The total length of the day in Manhattan, MT today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Manhattan, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Manhattan, MT

Solar Energy Data in Manhattan, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Manhattan, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Manhattan

Based on historical Manhattan, MT data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Manhattan. [1]

Manhattan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Manhattan that are always titled at the latitude of Manhattan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.9 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 Manhattan

Solar Radiation Data in Manhattan, MT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Manhattan, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Manhattan

Manhattan, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Manhattan is July with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.68 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Manhattan (Montana) are December with an average of 2.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Manhattan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Manhattan, MT, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Manhattan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Manhattan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Manhattan

Best Months for Solar in Manhattan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Manhattan

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Solar Power Output in Manhattan

The Power of Solar in Manhattan, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Manhattan, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Manhattan

Manhattan (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5513.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Manhattan is July with an average of 632.53 kWhac, followed by August at 623.82 kWhac and June at 588.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Manhattan (Montana) are December with an average of 220.82 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 255.61 kWhac and November at 313.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Manhattan

Manhattan Electricity Costs

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Manhattan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Manhattan, MT [5]

Thu Mar 28
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 33%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Apr 2
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 24%

More about Manhattan

About Manhattan

The town of Manhattan, MT in Gallatin County has an approximate population of 1,520. [6]

Manhattan Solar Power

Manhattan, MT Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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