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Solar Power in 55609 (Knife River, MN)

Solar Energy in 55609

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Solar Panels in 55609

Solar panels in 55609 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55609

The total length of the day in 55609 (Knife River, MN) today (August 11, 2026) will be 14 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55609 (Knife River, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55609

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55609

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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 55609

Solar Radiation Data in 55609

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55609

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Solar Power Comparison: 55609 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55609

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Solar Power: 55609 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 55609

Sunrise / Sunset in 55609

Sunrise/Sunset for August 11, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:58 am
- Sunset: 8:26 pm
- Length of Day: 14:28

Best Months for Solar in 55609

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Solar Panel Installs in 55609

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Solar Power Output in 55609

The Power of Solar in 55609

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55609. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55609. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55609

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Weather Forecast for 55609 ^[5]

Tue Aug 11

80°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 42%

Wed Aug 12

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 11%

Thu Aug 13

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 37%

Fri Aug 14

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Aug 15

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 16

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about 55609

About 55609

The ZIP code 55609 is associated with the city of Knife River in Lake County in Minnesota.

55609 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55609, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.