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Solar Power in 59602 (Helena, MT)

Solar Energy in 59602

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 59602 with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 59602

Solar panels in 59602 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 59602

The total length of the day in 59602 (Helena, MT) today (April 24, 2024) will be 14 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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59602 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 59602 (Helena, MT)

Solar Energy Data for 59602

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 59602.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 59602

Solar Radiation Data in 59602

Based on historical 59602 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 59602. [1]

The region associated with 59602 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 20% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 59602 that are always titled at the latitude of Helena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.07 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 59602

Solar Radiation Data in 59602

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 59602.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 59602

Solar Radiation Data in 59602

The region associated with 59602 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 59602 is July with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.36 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 59602 are December with an average of 2.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 59602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 59602

The average monthly solar radiation level in 59602, of 4.83 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: 59602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 59602 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 59602

Sunrise / Sunset in 59602

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 59602

Best Months for Solar in 59602

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 59602

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 59602 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 59602

The Power of Solar in 59602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 59602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 59602. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 59602

Solar Radiation Data in 59602

59602 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5503.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 59602 is July with an average of 618.18 kWhac, followed by August at 586.05 kWhac and June at 566.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 59602 are December with an average of 238.27 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 268.28 kWhac and November at 299.53 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 59602 [5]

Wed Apr 24
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 25
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 70%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 61%
Mon Apr 29
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about 59602

About 59602

The ZIP code 59602 is associated with the city of Helena in Lewis and Clark County in Montana.

59602 Solar Power

59602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 59602, or for more solar-related resources for MT, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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