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Solar Energy in Red Lodge, MT

Solar Energy in Red Lodge

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Red Lodge with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Red Lodge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Red Lodge

The total length of the day in Red Lodge, MT today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Red Lodge, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Red Lodge, MT

Solar Energy Data in Red Lodge, 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 Red Lodge, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Red Lodge

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

Red Lodge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 20% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Red Lodge that are always titled at the latitude of Red Lodge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.89 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.03 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 Red Lodge

Solar Radiation Data in Red Lodge, MT

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Red Lodge.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Red Lodge, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Red Lodge

Red Lodge, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Red Lodge is July with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Red Lodge (Montana) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Red Lodge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Red Lodge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Red Lodge, MT, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Red Lodge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge

Sunrise / Sunset in Red Lodge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Red Lodge

Best Months for Solar in Red Lodge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Red Lodge

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Solar Power Output in Red Lodge

The Power of Solar in Red Lodge, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Red Lodge, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Red Lodge

Red Lodge (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5504.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Red Lodge is July with an average of 587.34 kWhac, followed by August at 546.2 kWhac and June at 530.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Red Lodge (Montana) are December with an average of 289.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.55 kWhac and November at 346.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Red Lodge

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Red Lodge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Red Lodge, MT [5]

Fri Apr 19
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 30%
Tue Apr 23
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Red Lodge

About Red Lodge

The city of Red Lodge, MT in Carbon County has an approximate population of 2,125. [6]

Red Lodge Solar Power

Red Lodge, MT Solar Energy

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

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