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Solar Energy in Afton, MN

Solar Energy in Afton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Afton with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Afton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Afton

The total length of the day in Afton, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Afton, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Afton, MN

Solar Energy Data in Afton, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Afton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Afton

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

Afton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Afton that are always titled at the latitude of Afton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Afton

Solar Radiation Data in Afton, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Afton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Afton

Afton, MN 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 Afton is July with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Afton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Afton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Afton, MN, 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: Afton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Afton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:46 am
    • Sunset: 4:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Afton

Best Months for Solar in Afton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Afton

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Solar Power Output in Afton

The Power of Solar in Afton, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Afton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Afton

Afton (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5642.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Afton is July with an average of 597.59 kWhac, followed by August at 562.41 kWhac and June at 540.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Afton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 310.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 334.99 kWhac and January at 380.51 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Afton

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Afton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Afton, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
30°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
37°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Afton

About Afton

The city of Afton, MN in Washington County has an approximate population of 2,886. [6]

Afton Solar Power

Afton, MN Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Afton, MN, or for more solar-related resources for Afton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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