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Solar Power in 53704 (Madison, WI)

Solar Energy in 53704

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 53704 with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 53704

Solar panels in 53704 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 53704

The total length of the day in 53704 (Madison, WI) today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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53704 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 53704 (Madison, WI)

Solar Energy Data for 53704

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 53704.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 53704

Solar Radiation Data in 53704

Based on historical 53704 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 53704. [1]

The region associated with 53704 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 53704 that are always titled at the latitude of Madison (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 53704

Solar Radiation Data in 53704

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 53704.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 53704

Solar Radiation Data in 53704

The region associated with 53704 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 53704 is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 53704 are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 53704 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 53704

The average monthly solar radiation level in 53704, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 53704 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 53704 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 53704

Sunrise / Sunset in 53704

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:3
Solar Energy Statistics for 53704

Best Months for Solar in 53704

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 53704

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 53704 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 53704

The Power of Solar in 53704

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 53704. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 53704. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 53704

Solar Radiation Data in 53704

53704 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5623.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 53704 is July with an average of 570.55 kWhac, followed by August at 558.78 kWhac and June at 556.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 53704 are December with an average of 293.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 354.2 kWhac and November at 360.13 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 53704 [5]

Sat Apr 27
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Apr 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
60°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 3%
Wed May 1
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 38%
Thu May 2
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 53704

About 53704

The ZIP code 53704 is associated with the city of Madison in Dane County in Wisconsin.

53704 Solar Power

53704 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 53704, or for more solar-related resources for WI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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