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Solar Power in 57051 (Oldham, SD)

Solar Energy in 57051

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57051 with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57051

Solar panels in 57051 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57051

The total length of the day in 57051 (Oldham, SD) today (June 13, 2025) will be 15 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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57051 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57051 (Oldham, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57051

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57051.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57051

Solar Radiation Data in 57051

Based on historical 57051 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57051. [1]

The region associated with 57051 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57051 that are always titled at the latitude of Oldham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.48 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 57051

Solar Radiation Data in 57051

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57051.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57051

Solar Radiation Data in 57051

The region associated with 57051 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57051 is July with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57051 are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57051 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57051

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57051, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 57051 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57051 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 57051

Sunrise / Sunset in 57051

  • Sunrise/Sunset for June 13, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:42 am
    • Sunset: 9:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 57051

Best Months for Solar in 57051

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57051

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57051 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57051

The Power of Solar in 57051

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57051. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57051. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57051

Solar Radiation Data in 57051

57051 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5821.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57051 is July with an average of 614.56 kWhac, followed by August at 571.96 kWhac and June at 564.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57051 are December with an average of 304.73 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 364.44 kWhac and November at 391.09 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57051 [5]

Fri Jun 13
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Jun 14
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Jun 15
81°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 87°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jun 16
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Jun 17
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Jun 18
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 57051

About 57051

The ZIP code 57051 is associated with the city of Oldham in Kingsbury County in South Dakota.

57051 Solar Power

57051 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57051, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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