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Solar Power in 56549 (Hawley, MN)

Solar Energy in 56549

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56549 with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56549

Solar panels in 56549 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56549

The total length of the day in 56549 (Hawley, MN) today (April 28, 2025) will be 14 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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56549 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56549 (Hawley, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56549

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56549.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56549

Solar Radiation Data in 56549

Based on historical 56549 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56549. [1]

The region associated with 56549 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56549 that are always titled at the latitude of Hawley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% 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 56549

Solar Radiation Data in 56549

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56549.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56549

Solar Radiation Data in 56549

The region associated with 56549 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56549 is July with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56549 are December with an average of 2.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56549 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56549

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56549, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 56549 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56549 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 56549

Sunrise / Sunset in 56549

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:12 am
    • Sunset: 8:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:21
Solar Energy Statistics for 56549

Best Months for Solar in 56549

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56549

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56549 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56549

The Power of Solar in 56549

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56549. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56549. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56549

Solar Radiation Data in 56549

56549 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5432.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56549 is July with an average of 598.77 kWhac, followed by August at 563.04 kWhac and April at 555.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56549 are December with an average of 280.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.31 kWhac and November at 321.49 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56549 [5]

Mon Apr 28
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 29
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 20%
Wed Apr 30
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 85%
Thu May 1
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 2
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sat May 3
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 56549

About 56549

The ZIP code 56549 is associated with the city of Hawley in Clay County in Minnesota.

56549 Solar Power

56549 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56549, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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