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Solar Power in 57103 (Sioux Falls, SD)

Solar Energy in 57103

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57103 with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57103

Solar panels in 57103 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57103

The total length of the day in 57103 (Sioux Falls, SD) today (May 02, 2024) will be 14 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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57103 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57103 (Sioux Falls, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57103

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57103.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57103

Solar Radiation Data in 57103

Based on historical 57103 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57103. [1]

The region associated with 57103 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57103 that are always titled at the latitude of Sioux Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% 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 57103

Solar Radiation Data in 57103

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57103.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57103

Solar Radiation Data in 57103

The region associated with 57103 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57103 is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57103 are December with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57103 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57103

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57103, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 57103 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57103 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 57103

Sunrise / Sunset in 57103

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:15 am
    • Sunset: 8:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:17
Solar Energy Statistics for 57103

Best Months for Solar in 57103

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57103

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57103 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57103

The Power of Solar in 57103

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57103. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57103. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57103

Solar Radiation Data in 57103

57103 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5813.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57103 is July with an average of 586.94 kWhac, followed by May at 570.34 kWhac and August at 559.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57103 are December with an average of 332.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.63 kWhac and February at 391.49 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57103 [5]

Thu May 2
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri May 3
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 43%
Sat May 4
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun May 5
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
62°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 57103

About 57103

The ZIP code 57103 is associated with the city of Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County in South Dakota.

57103 Solar Power

57103 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57103, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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