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Solar Power in 55057 (Northfield, MN)

Solar Energy in 55057

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Solar Panels in 55057

Solar panels in 55057 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55057

The total length of the day in 55057 (Northfield, MN) today (February 21, 2025) will be 10 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55057 (Northfield, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55057

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55057

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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 55057

Solar Radiation Data in 55057

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55057

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Solar Power Comparison: 55057 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55057

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Solar Power: 55057 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55057 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 55057

Sunrise / Sunset in 55057

Sunrise/Sunset for February 21, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:00 am
- Sunset: 5:51 pm
- Length of Day: 10:51

Best Months for Solar in 55057

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Solar Panel Installs in 55057

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Solar Power Output in 55057

The Power of Solar in 55057

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55057. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55057. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55057

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Weather Forecast for 55057 ^[5]

Fri Feb 21

13°F

Few Clouds
Min: -1°F
Max: 16°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 17%

Sat Feb 22

26°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 30°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sun Feb 23

35°F

Few Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 21%

Mon Feb 24

42°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 96%

Tue Feb 25

41°F

Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 72%

Wed Feb 26

38°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55057

About 55057

The ZIP code 55057 is associated with the city of Northfield in Rice County in Minnesota.

55057 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55057, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.