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Solar Energy in Watkins, MN

Solar Energy in Watkins

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Watkins with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Watkins

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Watkins

The total length of the day in Watkins, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Watkins, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Watkins, MN

Solar Energy Data in Watkins, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Watkins, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watkins

Based on historical Watkins, 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 Watkins. [1]

Watkins has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Watkins that are always titled at the latitude of Watkins (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Watkins

Solar Radiation Data in Watkins, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Watkins, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watkins

Watkins, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Watkins is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.17 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Watkins (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Watkins

The average monthly solar radiation level in Watkins, MN, of 4.86 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: Watkins vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Watkins

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:54 am
    • Sunset: 4:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Watkins

Best Months for Solar in Watkins

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Watkins

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Solar Power Output in Watkins

The Power of Solar in Watkins, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Watkins, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Watkins

Watkins (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5620.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Watkins is July with an average of 596.93 kWhac, followed by August at 571.82 kWhac and June at 568.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Watkins (Minnesota) are December with an average of 296.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.98 kWhac and November at 356.88 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Watkins

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Watkins Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Watkins, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
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
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 89%
Mon Dec 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Watkins

About Watkins

The city of Watkins, MN in Meeker County has an approximate population of 962. [6]

Watkins Solar Power

Watkins, MN Solar Energy

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

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