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Solar Energy in Culbertson, MT

Solar Energy in Culbertson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Culbertson with an average of 6.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Culbertson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Culbertson

The total length of the day in Culbertson, MT today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Culbertson, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Culbertson, MT

Solar Energy Data in Culbertson, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Culbertson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Culbertson

Based on historical Culbertson, MT data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Culbertson. [1]

Culbertson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Culbertson that are always titled at the latitude of Culbertson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Culbertson

Solar Radiation Data in Culbertson, MT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Culbertson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Culbertson

Culbertson, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Culbertson is July with an average of 6.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.48 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Culbertson (Montana) are December with an average of 2.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Culbertson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Culbertson, MT, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Culbertson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Culbertson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Culbertson

Best Months for Solar in Culbertson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Culbertson

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Solar Power Output in Culbertson

The Power of Solar in Culbertson, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Culbertson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Culbertson

Culbertson (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Culbertson is July with an average of 646.71 kWhac, followed by May at 611.51 kWhac and August at 600.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Culbertson (Montana) are December with an average of 256.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 303.47 kWhac and November at 329.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Culbertson

Culbertson Electricity Costs

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Culbertson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Culbertson, MT [5]

Thu Mar 28
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Mar 31
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 49%
Mon Apr 1
32°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 26%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Culbertson

About Culbertson

The town of Culbertson, MT in Roosevelt County has an approximate population of 714. [6]

Culbertson Solar Power

Culbertson, MT Solar Energy

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

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