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Solar Power in 57255 (New Effington, SD)

Solar Energy in 57255

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57255 with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57255

Solar panels in 57255 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57255

The total length of the day in 57255 (New Effington, SD) today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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57255 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57255 (New Effington, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57255

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57255.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57255

Solar Radiation Data in 57255

Based on historical 57255 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57255. [1]

The region associated with 57255 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57255 that are always titled at the latitude of New Effington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 57255

Solar Radiation Data in 57255

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57255.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57255

Solar Radiation Data in 57255

The region associated with 57255 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57255 is July with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.36 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57255 are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57255 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57255

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57255, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 57255 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57255 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 57255

Sunrise / Sunset in 57255

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:06 am
    • Sunset: 4:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:44
Solar Energy Statistics for 57255

Best Months for Solar in 57255

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57255

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57255 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57255

The Power of Solar in 57255

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57255. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57255. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57255

Solar Radiation Data in 57255

57255 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5634.09 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57255 is July with an average of 606.46 kWhac, followed by August at 589.78 kWhac and June at 559.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57255 are December with an average of 283.5 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.49 kWhac and November at 353.66 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57255 [5]

Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 95%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
38°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sun Dec 29
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 55%
Mon Dec 30
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
20°F
Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 21°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about 57255

About 57255

The ZIP code 57255 is associated with the city of New Effington in Roberts County in South Dakota.

57255 Solar Power

57255 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57255, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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