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Solar Energy in Dexter, MN

Solar Energy in Dexter

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dexter with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dexter

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dexter

The total length of the day in Dexter, MN today (April 02, 2025) will be 12 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Dexter, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dexter, MN

Solar Energy Data in Dexter, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dexter, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Dexter

Based on historical Dexter, 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 Dexter. [1]

Dexter has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dexter that are always titled at the latitude of Dexter (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Dexter

Solar Radiation Data in Dexter, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dexter, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Dexter

Dexter, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dexter is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dexter (Minnesota) are January with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dexter

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dexter, MN, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Dexter vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dexter

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 02, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Dexter

Best Months for Solar in Dexter

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dexter

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Solar Power Output in Dexter

The Power of Solar in Dexter, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dexter, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Dexter

Dexter (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5477.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dexter is July with an average of 574.19 kWhac, followed by August at 563.44 kWhac and June at 552.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dexter (Minnesota) are January with an average of 301.12 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 305.31 kWhac and November at 332.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dexter

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Dexter Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dexter, MN [5]

Wed Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 3
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 4
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 5
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sun Apr 6
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 42%
Mon Apr 7
35°F
Few Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about Dexter

About Dexter

The city of Dexter, MN in Mower County has an approximate population of 341. [6]

Dexter Solar Power

Dexter, MN Solar Energy

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

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