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Solar Power in 57709 (Rapid City, SD)

Solar Energy in 57709

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Solar Panels in 57709

Solar panels in 57709 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57709

The total length of the day in 57709 (Rapid City, SD) today (September 09, 2025) will be 12 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57709 (Rapid City, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57709

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57709

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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 57709

Solar Radiation Data in 57709

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57709

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Solar Power Comparison: 57709 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57709

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Solar Power: 57709 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57709 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 57709

Sunrise / Sunset in 57709

Sunrise/Sunset for September 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 7:16 pm
- Length of Day: 12:52

Best Months for Solar in 57709

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Solar Panel Installs in 57709

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Solar Power Output in 57709

The Power of Solar in 57709

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57709. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57709. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57709

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Weather Forecast for 57709 ^[5]

Tue Sep 9

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed Sep 10

77°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 87%

Thu Sep 11

90°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 95%

Fri Sep 12

76°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 13

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 14

75°F

Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about 57709

About 57709

The ZIP code 57709 is associated with the city of Rapid City in Pennington County in South Dakota.

57709 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57709, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.