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Solar Power in 56221 (Chokio, MN)

Solar Energy in 56221

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56221 with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56221

Solar panels in 56221 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56221

The total length of the day in 56221 (Chokio, MN) today (April 26, 2024) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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56221 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56221 (Chokio, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56221

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56221.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56221

Solar Radiation Data in 56221

Based on historical 56221 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56221. [1]

The region associated with 56221 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56221 that are always titled at the latitude of Chokio (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 56221

Solar Radiation Data in 56221

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56221.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56221

Solar Radiation Data in 56221

The region associated with 56221 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56221 is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56221 are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56221 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56221

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56221, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 56221 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56221 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 56221

Sunrise / Sunset in 56221

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:17 am
    • Sunset: 8:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 56221

Best Months for Solar in 56221

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56221

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56221 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56221

The Power of Solar in 56221

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56221. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56221. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56221

Solar Radiation Data in 56221

56221 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5532.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56221 is July with an average of 604.43 kWhac, followed by August at 572.7 kWhac and June at 563.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56221 are December with an average of 293.04 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 303.4 kWhac and November at 350.48 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56221 [5]

Fri Apr 26
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 95%
Wed May 1
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56221

About 56221

The ZIP code 56221 is associated with the city of Chokio in Stevens County in Minnesota.

56221 Solar Power

56221 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56221, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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