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Solar Energy in Austin, MN

Solar Energy in Austin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Austin with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Austin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Austin

The total length of the day in Austin, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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Austin, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Austin, MN

Solar Energy Data in Austin, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Austin, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Austin

Based on historical Austin, 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 Austin. [1]

Austin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Austin that are always titled at the latitude of Austin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Austin

Solar Radiation Data in Austin, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Austin, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Austin

Austin, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Austin is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Austin (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Austin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Austin, MN, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Austin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Austin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 4:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:0
Solar Energy Statistics for Austin

Best Months for Solar in Austin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Austin

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Solar Power Output in Austin

The Power of Solar in Austin, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Austin, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Austin

Austin (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5590.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Austin is July with an average of 582.44 kWhac, followed by August at 550.61 kWhac and June at 541.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Austin (Minnesota) are December with an average of 291 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 346.96 kWhac and January at 373.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Austin

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Austin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Austin, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 58%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Dec 29
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Dec 30
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Austin

About Austin

The city of Austin, MN in Mower County has an approximate population of 24,718. [6]

Austin Solar Power

Austin, MN Solar Energy

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

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