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Solar Energy in Saint Thomas, ND

Solar Energy in Saint Thomas

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Thomas with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Thomas

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Thomas

The total length of the day in Saint Thomas, ND today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Saint Thomas, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Thomas, ND

Solar Energy Data in Saint Thomas, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Thomas, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Thomas

Based on historical Saint Thomas, ND data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Saint Thomas. [1]

Saint Thomas has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Thomas that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Thomas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.11 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 Saint Thomas

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Thomas, ND

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Thomas.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Thomas, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Thomas is July with an average of 6.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Thomas (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Thomas vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Thomas

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Thomas, ND, of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Saint Thomas vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Thomas

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:17 am
    • Sunset: 4:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Thomas

Best Months for Solar in Saint Thomas

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Thomas

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Solar Power Output in Saint Thomas

The Power of Solar in Saint Thomas, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Thomas, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5252.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Thomas is July with an average of 610.01 kWhac, followed by August at 558.52 kWhac and June at 544.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Thomas (North Dakota) are December with an average of 248.71 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 262.91 kWhac and January at 290.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Thomas

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Saint Thomas Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint Thomas, ND [5]

Sat Dec 21
11°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: -10°F
Max: 18°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Dec 22
14°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 3°F
Max: 16°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Dec 23
9°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -4°F
Max: 13°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 67%
Tue Dec 24
22°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 8°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Dec 25
21°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 8°F
Max: 24°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Thomas

About Saint Thomas

The city of Saint Thomas, ND in Pembina County has an approximate population of 331. [6]

Saint Thomas Solar Power

Saint Thomas, ND Solar Energy

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

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