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Solar Power in 56387 (Waite Park, MN)

Solar Energy in 56387

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56387 with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56387

Solar panels in 56387 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56387

The total length of the day in 56387 (Waite Park, MN) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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56387 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56387 (Waite Park, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56387

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56387.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56387

Solar Radiation Data in 56387

Based on historical 56387 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56387. [1]

The region associated with 56387 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56387 that are always titled at the latitude of Waite Park (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 56387

Solar Radiation Data in 56387

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56387.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56387

Solar Radiation Data in 56387

The region associated with 56387 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56387 is July with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56387 are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56387 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56387

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56387, of 4.88 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: 56387 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56387 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 56387

Sunrise / Sunset in 56387

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 56387

Best Months for Solar in 56387

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56387

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56387 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56387

The Power of Solar in 56387

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56387. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56387. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56387

Solar Radiation Data in 56387

56387 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5655.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56387 is July with an average of 586.21 kWhac, followed by June at 562.37 kWhac and August at 554.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56387 are December with an average of 301.39 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 329.76 kWhac and January at 364.64 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56387 [5]

Fri Mar 29
31°F
Light Rain
Min: 17°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
33°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 30%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 37%

More about 56387

About 56387

The ZIP code 56387 is associated with the city of Waite Park in Stearns County in Minnesota.

56387 Solar Power

56387 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56387, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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