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Solar Power in 57242 (Hazel, SD)

Solar Energy in 57242

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Solar Panels in 57242

Solar panels in 57242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57242

The total length of the day in 57242 (Hazel, SD) today (March 02, 2026) will be 11 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57242 (Hazel, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57242

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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 57242

Solar Radiation Data in 57242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57242

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Solar Power Comparison: 57242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57242

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Solar Power: 57242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57242 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 57242

Sunrise / Sunset in 57242

Sunrise/Sunset for March 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:02 am
- Sunset: 6:19 pm
- Length of Day: 11:17

Best Months for Solar in 57242

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Solar Panel Installs in 57242

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Solar Power Output in 57242

The Power of Solar in 57242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57242

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Weather Forecast for 57242 ^[5]

Mon Mar 2

37°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 38°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Mar 3

41°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Mar 4

49°F

Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 15%

Thu Mar 5

53°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 55%

Fri Mar 6

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 87%

Sat Mar 7

30°F

Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 57242

About 57242

The ZIP code 57242 is associated with the city of Hazel in Hamlin County in South Dakota.

57242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57242, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.