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Solar Energy in Watertown, SD

Solar Energy in Watertown

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Solar Panels in Watertown

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Sunrise & Sunset in Watertown

The total length of the day in Watertown, SD today (August 21, 2026) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Watertown, SD

Solar Energy Data in Watertown, SD

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Solar Energy Analysis for Watertown, SD

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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 Watertown

Solar Radiation Data in Watertown, SD

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Watertown, SD

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

Solar Power Levels in Watertown

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Solar Power: Watertown vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Watertown solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Watertown

Sunrise / Sunset in Watertown

Sunrise/Sunset for August 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:36 am
- Sunset: 8:26 pm
- Length of Day: 13:50

Best Months for Solar in Watertown

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Solar Panel Installs in Watertown

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Solar Power Output in Watertown

The Power of Solar in Watertown, SD

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Watertown, SD

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Cost of Utilities in Watertown

Watertown Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Watertown

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Watertown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Watertown, SD ^[5]

Fri Aug 21

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 22

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Aug 23

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 91°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 51%

Mon Aug 24

81°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 61%

Tue Aug 25

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 77%

Wed Aug 26

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Watertown

About Watertown

The city of Watertown, SD in Codington County has an approximate population of 21,482. ^[6]

Watertown, SD Solar Energy

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