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Solar Power in 55933 (Elkton, MN)

Solar Energy in 55933

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55933 with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55933

Solar panels in 55933 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55933

The total length of the day in 55933 (Elkton, MN) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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55933 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55933 (Elkton, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55933

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55933.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55933

Solar Radiation Data in 55933

Based on historical 55933 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55933. [1]

The region associated with 55933 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55933 that are always titled at the latitude of Elkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 55933

Solar Radiation Data in 55933

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55933.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55933

Solar Radiation Data in 55933

The region associated with 55933 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55933 is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55933 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55933 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55933

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55933, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 55933 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55933 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 55933

Sunrise / Sunset in 55933

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 55933

Best Months for Solar in 55933

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55933

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55933 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55933

The Power of Solar in 55933

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55933. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55933. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55933

Solar Radiation Data in 55933

55933 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5474.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55933 is July with an average of 591.95 kWhac, followed by August at 553.79 kWhac and May at 538.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55933 are December with an average of 294.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 301.08 kWhac and November at 332.65 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55933 [5]

Fri Mar 29
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about 55933

About 55933

The ZIP code 55933 is associated with the city of Elkton in Mower County in Minnesota.

55933 Solar Power

55933 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55933, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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