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Solar Energy in Dodson, MT

Solar Energy in Dodson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dodson with an average of 7.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dodson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dodson

The total length of the day in Dodson, MT today (December 27, 2024) will be 8 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Dodson, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dodson, MT

Solar Energy Data in Dodson, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dodson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

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

Dodson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dodson that are always titled at the latitude of Dodson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 4.8 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 Dodson

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson, MT

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dodson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

Dodson, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dodson is July with an average of 7.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.67 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dodson (Montana) are January with an average of 2.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dodson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dodson, MT, of 4.74 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: Dodson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dodson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:02 am
    • Sunset: 4:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Dodson

Best Months for Solar in Dodson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dodson

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Solar Power Output in Dodson

The Power of Solar in Dodson, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dodson, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

Dodson (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5448.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dodson is July with an average of 652.17 kWhac, followed by August at 617.22 kWhac and May at 576.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dodson (Montana) are January with an average of 218.99 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 236.55 kWhac and November at 304.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dodson

Dodson Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dodson, MT [5]

Fri Dec 27
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Dec 28
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Dec 30
25°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
16°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 17°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 34%
Wed Jan 1
13°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 9°F
Max: 17°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Dodson

About Dodson

The town of Dodson, MT in Phillips County has an approximate population of 124. [6]

Dodson Solar Power

Dodson, MT Solar Energy

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

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