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Solar Power in 57335 (Fairfax, SD)

Solar Energy in 57335

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57335 with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57335

Solar panels in 57335 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57335

The total length of the day in 57335 (Fairfax, SD) today (May 22, 2025) will be 14 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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57335 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57335 (Fairfax, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57335

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57335.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57335

Solar Radiation Data in 57335

Based on historical 57335 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57335. [1]

The region associated with 57335 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57335 that are always titled at the latitude of Fairfax (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.96 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.81 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 57335

Solar Radiation Data in 57335

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57335.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57335

Solar Radiation Data in 57335

The region associated with 57335 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57335 is July with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.41 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57335 are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57335 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57335

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57335, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 57335 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57335 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 57335

Sunrise / Sunset in 57335

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 22, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 9:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:57
Solar Energy Statistics for 57335

Best Months for Solar in 57335

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57335

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57335 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57335

The Power of Solar in 57335

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57335. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57335. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57335

Solar Radiation Data in 57335

57335 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5922.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57335 is July with an average of 599.58 kWhac, followed by August at 589.13 kWhac and May at 560.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57335 are December with an average of 340.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 388.04 kWhac and November at 390.78 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57335 [5]

Thu May 22
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 12%
Fri May 23
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 24
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 25
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 26
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 27
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 57335

About 57335

The ZIP code 57335 is associated with the city of Fairfax in Gregory County in South Dakota.

57335 Solar Power

57335 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57335, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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