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Solar Power in 57785 (Sturgis, SD)

Solar Energy in 57785

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Solar Panels in 57785

Solar panels in 57785 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57785

The total length of the day in 57785 (Sturgis, SD) today (September 02, 2026) will be 13 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57785 (Sturgis, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57785

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57785

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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 57785

Solar Radiation Data in 57785

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57785

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Solar Power Comparison: 57785 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57785

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Solar Power: 57785 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57785 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 57785

Sunrise / Sunset in 57785

Sunrise/Sunset for September 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 7:29 pm
- Length of Day: 13:13

Best Months for Solar in 57785

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Solar Panel Installs in 57785

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Solar Power Output in 57785

The Power of Solar in 57785

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57785. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57785. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57785

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Weather Forecast for 57785 ^[5]

Wed Sep 2

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Sep 3

81°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 7%
Cloud cover: 50%

Fri Sep 4

99°F

Few Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 102°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 18%

Sat Sep 5

99°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 100°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 16%

Sun Sep 6

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 93°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon Sep 7

90°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 93°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 57785

About 57785

The ZIP code 57785 is associated with the city of Sturgis in Meade County in South Dakota.

57785 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57785, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.