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Solar Power in 57438 (Faulkton, SD)

Solar Energy in 57438

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57438 with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57438

Solar panels in 57438 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57438

The total length of the day in 57438 (Faulkton, SD) today (April 30, 2024) will be 14 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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57438 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57438 (Faulkton, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57438

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57438.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57438

Solar Radiation Data in 57438

Based on historical 57438 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57438. [1]

The region associated with 57438 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57438 that are always titled at the latitude of Faulkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.78 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 57438

Solar Radiation Data in 57438

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57438.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57438

Solar Radiation Data in 57438

The region associated with 57438 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57438 is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.36 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57438 are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57438 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57438

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57438, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 57438 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57438 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 57438

Sunrise / Sunset in 57438

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 57438

Best Months for Solar in 57438

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57438

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57438 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57438

The Power of Solar in 57438

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57438. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57438. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57438

Solar Radiation Data in 57438

57438 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5844.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57438 is July with an average of 603.6 kWhac, followed by August at 588.08 kWhac and May at 569.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57438 are December with an average of 323.57 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 336.81 kWhac and November at 384.62 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57438 [5]

Tue Apr 30
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu May 2
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 53°F
High wind, near gale: 31 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sat May 4
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun May 5
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about 57438

About 57438

The ZIP code 57438 is associated with the city of Faulkton in Faulk County in South Dakota.

57438 Solar Power

57438 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57438, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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