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Solar Energy in Raymond, SD

Solar Energy in Raymond

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Raymond with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Raymond

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Raymond

The total length of the day in Raymond, SD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Raymond, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Raymond, SD

Solar Energy Data in Raymond, SD

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Raymond, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Raymond

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

Raymond has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Raymond that are always titled at the latitude of Raymond (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.39 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 Raymond

Solar Radiation Data in Raymond, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Raymond, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Raymond

Raymond, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Raymond is July with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.2 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Raymond (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Raymond

The average monthly solar radiation level in Raymond, SD, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Raymond vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Raymond

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Raymond

Best Months for Solar in Raymond

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Raymond

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Solar Power Output in Raymond

The Power of Solar in Raymond, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Raymond, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Raymond

Raymond (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5696.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Raymond is July with an average of 612.9 kWhac, followed by August at 577.41 kWhac and May at 554.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Raymond (South Dakota) are December with an average of 312.06 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.98 kWhac and November at 348.77 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Raymond

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Raymond Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Raymond, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
34°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 12°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Raymond

About Raymond

The town of Raymond, SD in Clark County has an approximate population of 50. [6]

Raymond Solar Power

Raymond, SD Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Raymond, SD, or for more solar-related resources for Raymond, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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