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Solar Energy in Thompson Falls, MT

Solar Energy in Thompson Falls

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

Solar Panels in Thompson Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thompson Falls

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

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Thompson Falls, MT Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thompson Falls, MT

Solar Energy Data in Thompson Falls, MT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thompson Falls, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson Falls

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

Thompson Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thompson Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Thompson Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less 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 Thompson Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson Falls, MT

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Thompson Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thompson Falls, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls, MT has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thompson Falls is July with an average of 6.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.81 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thompson Falls (Montana) are December with an average of 2.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.03 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Thompson Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Thompson Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thompson Falls, MT, of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Thompson Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Thompson Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Thompson Falls

Best Months for Solar in Thompson Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thompson Falls

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Solar Power Output in Thompson Falls

The Power of Solar in Thompson Falls, MT

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thompson Falls, MT

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls (MT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4877.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thompson Falls is July with an average of 627.14 kWhac, followed by August at 612.68 kWhac and May at 519.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thompson Falls (Montana) are November with an average of 198.84 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 210.05 kWhac and January at 211.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thompson Falls

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Weather Forecast for Thompson Falls, MT [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Calm: 3 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 50°F
Calm: 2 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 57%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 4 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 2
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 9%
Wed Apr 3
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about Thompson Falls

About Thompson Falls

The city of Thompson Falls, MT in Sanders County has an approximate population of 1,313. [6]

Thompson Falls Solar Power

Thompson Falls, MT Solar Energy

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

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