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Solar Power in 59420 (Carter, MT)

Solar Energy in 59420

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 59420 with an average of 7.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 59420

Solar panels in 59420 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 59420

The total length of the day in 59420 (Carter, MT) today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 59420 (Carter, MT)

Solar Energy Data for 59420

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 59420.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 59420

Solar Radiation Data in 59420

Based on historical 59420 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 59420. [1]

The region associated with 59420 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 59420 that are always titled at the latitude of Carter (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 23% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.85 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 59420

Solar Radiation Data in 59420

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 59420.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 59420

Solar Radiation Data in 59420

The region associated with 59420 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 59420 is July with an average of 7.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.59 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 59420 are December with an average of 2.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 59420 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 59420

The average monthly solar radiation level in 59420, of 4.77 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: 59420 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 59420 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 59420

Sunrise / Sunset in 59420

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:10 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 59420

Best Months for Solar in 59420

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 59420

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 59420 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 59420

The Power of Solar in 59420

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 59420. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 59420. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 59420

Solar Radiation Data in 59420

59420 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5461.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 59420 is July with an average of 666.6 kWhac, followed by August at 607.71 kWhac and May at 578.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 59420 are December with an average of 249.07 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 274.31 kWhac and January at 301.85 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 59420 [5]

Thu Dec 26
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 41°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Dec 28
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Dec 29
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
21°F
Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 21°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 59420

About 59420

The ZIP code 59420 is associated with the city of Carter in Chouteau County in Montana.

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59420 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 59420, or for more solar-related resources for MT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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