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Solar Power in 57197 (Sioux Falls, SD)

Solar Energy in 57197

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Solar Panels in 57197

Solar panels in 57197 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57197

The total length of the day in 57197 (Sioux Falls, SD) today (October 25, 2025) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57197 (Sioux Falls, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57197

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57197

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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 57197

Solar Radiation Data in 57197

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57197

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Solar Power Comparison: 57197 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57197

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Solar Power: 57197 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57197 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 57197

Sunrise / Sunset in 57197

Sunrise/Sunset for October 25, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:53 am
- Sunset: 6:29 pm
- Length of Day: 10:36

Best Months for Solar in 57197

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Solar Panel Installs in 57197

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Solar Power Output in 57197

The Power of Solar in 57197

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57197. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57197. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57197

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Weather Forecast for 57197 ^[5]

Sat Oct 25

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 26

57°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 26%

Mon Oct 27

51°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 28

50°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 82%

Wed Oct 29

46°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 25%

Thu Oct 30

50°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about 57197

About 57197

The ZIP code 57197 is associated with the city of Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County in South Dakota.

57197 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57197, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.