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Solar Power in 57642 (Mc Laughlin, SD)

Solar Energy in 57642

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Solar Panels in 57642

Solar panels in 57642 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57642

The total length of the day in 57642 (Mc Laughlin, SD) today (October 25, 2025) will be 10 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57642 (Mc Laughlin, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57642

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57642

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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 57642

Solar Radiation Data in 57642

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57642

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Solar Power Comparison: 57642 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57642

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Solar Power: 57642 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57642 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 57642

Sunrise / Sunset in 57642

Sunrise/Sunset for October 25, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:13 am
- Sunset: 5:41 pm
- Length of Day: 10:28

Best Months for Solar in 57642

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Solar Panel Installs in 57642

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Solar Power Output in 57642

The Power of Solar in 57642

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57642. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57642. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57642

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Weather Forecast for 57642 ^[5]

Sat Oct 25

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Oct 26

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 27

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 28

49°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 76%

Wed Oct 29

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 30%

Thu Oct 30

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about 57642

About 57642

The ZIP code 57642 is associated with the city of Mc Laughlin in Corson County in South Dakota.

57642 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57642, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.