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Solar Energy in Hot Springs, MT

Solar Energy in Hot Springs

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hot Springs with an average of 6.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hot Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hot Springs

The total length of the day in Hot Springs, MT today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Hot Springs, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hot Springs, MT

Solar Energy Data in Hot Springs, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hot Springs, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Hot Springs

Based on historical Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs. [1]

Hot Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 17% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hot Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Hot Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.6 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 Hot Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Hot Springs, MT

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Hot Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hot Springs, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Hot Springs

Hot Springs, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hot Springs is July with an average of 6.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.59 kWh/m2/day and June at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hot Springs (Montana) are December with an average of 1.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.89 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Hot Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Hot Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hot Springs, MT, of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Hot Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Hot Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Hot Springs

Best Months for Solar in Hot Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hot Springs

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Solar Power Output in Hot Springs

The Power of Solar in Hot Springs, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hot Springs, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Hot Springs

Hot Springs (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5075.89 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hot Springs is July with an average of 635.79 kWhac, followed by August at 602.72 kWhac and April at 548.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hot Springs (Montana) are December with an average of 174.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 196.73 kWhac and November at 219.38 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hot Springs

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Hot Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hot Springs, MT [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 40%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Calm: 3 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 2
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 8%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Hot Springs

About Hot Springs

The town of Hot Springs, MT in Sanders County has an approximate population of 544. [6]

Hot Springs Solar Power

Hot Springs, MT Solar Energy

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

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