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Solar Energy in Oakdale, MN

Solar Energy in Oakdale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakdale with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakdale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakdale

The total length of the day in Oakdale, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Oakdale, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakdale, MN

Solar Energy Data in Oakdale, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakdale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oakdale

Based on historical Oakdale, 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 Oakdale. [1]

Oakdale 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 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakdale that are always titled at the latitude of Oakdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Oakdale

Solar Radiation Data in Oakdale, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakdale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oakdale

Oakdale, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakdale is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakdale (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oakdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakdale, MN, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Oakdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:47 am
    • Sunset: 4:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakdale

Best Months for Solar in Oakdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakdale

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Solar Power Output in Oakdale

The Power of Solar in Oakdale, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oakdale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oakdale

Oakdale (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5513.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakdale is July with an average of 568.69 kWhac, followed by March at 546.72 kWhac and August at 540.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakdale (Minnesota) are December with an average of 300.4 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 315.67 kWhac and January at 374.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakdale

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Oakdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oakdale, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Dec 29
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Oakdale

About Oakdale

The city of Oakdale, MN in Washington County has an approximate population of 27,378. [6]

Oakdale Solar Power

Oakdale, MN Solar Energy

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

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