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Solar Power in 56684 (Trail, MN)

Solar Energy in 56684

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56684 with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56684

Solar panels in 56684 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56684

The total length of the day in 56684 (Trail, MN) today (May 04, 2024) will be 14 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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56684 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56684 (Trail, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56684

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56684.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56684

Solar Radiation Data in 56684

Based on historical 56684 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56684. [1]

The region associated with 56684 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56684 that are always titled at the latitude of Trail (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 56684

Solar Radiation Data in 56684

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56684.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56684

Solar Radiation Data in 56684

The region associated with 56684 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56684 is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56684 are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56684 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56684

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56684, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: 56684 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56684 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 56684

Sunrise / Sunset in 56684

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:57 am
    • Sunset: 8:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:44
Solar Energy Statistics for 56684

Best Months for Solar in 56684

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56684

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56684 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56684

The Power of Solar in 56684

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56684. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56684. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56684

Solar Radiation Data in 56684

56684 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5315.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56684 is July with an average of 588 kWhac, followed by August at 569.82 kWhac and April at 541.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56684 are December with an average of 263.18 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 292.69 kWhac and January at 313.74 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56684 [5]

Sat May 4
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun May 5
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 26%
Mon May 6
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue May 7
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 8
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 4%
Thu May 9
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56684

About 56684

The ZIP code 56684 is associated with the city of Trail in Polk County in Minnesota.

56684 Solar Power

56684 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56684, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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