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Solar Energy in Dillon, MT

Solar Energy in Dillon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dillon with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dillon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dillon

The total length of the day in Dillon, MT today (December 28, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Dillon, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dillon, MT

Solar Energy Data in Dillon, MT

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dillon, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dillon

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

Dillon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dillon that are always titled at the latitude of Dillon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.25 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 Dillon

Solar Radiation Data in Dillon, MT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dillon, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dillon

Dillon, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dillon is July with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dillon (Montana) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dillon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dillon, MT, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Dillon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dillon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:07 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Dillon

Best Months for Solar in Dillon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dillon

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Solar Power Output in Dillon

The Power of Solar in Dillon, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dillon, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dillon

Dillon (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6114.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dillon is July with an average of 659.59 kWhac, followed by August at 631.11 kWhac and June at 600.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dillon (Montana) are December with an average of 289.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 356.76 kWhac and November at 394.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dillon

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Weather Forecast for Dillon, MT [5]

Sat Dec 28
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
34°F
Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 1
19°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 23°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Jan 2
23°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Dillon

About Dillon

The city of Dillon, MT in Beaverhead County has an approximate population of 4,134. [6]

Dillon Solar Power

Dillon, MT Solar Energy

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

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