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Solar Power in 57702 (Rapid City, SD)

Solar Energy in 57702

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Solar Panels in 57702

Solar panels in 57702 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57702

The total length of the day in 57702 (Rapid City, SD) today (April 29, 2025) will be 14 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57702 (Rapid City, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57702

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57702

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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 57702

Solar Radiation Data in 57702

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57702

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Solar Power Comparison: 57702 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57702

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Solar Power: 57702 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57702 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 57702

Sunrise / Sunset in 57702

Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:45 am
- Sunset: 7:56 pm
- Length of Day: 14:11

Best Months for Solar in 57702

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Solar Panel Installs in 57702

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Solar Power Output in 57702

The Power of Solar in 57702

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57702. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57702. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57702

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Weather Forecast for 57702 ^[5]

Mon Apr 28

40°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 92%

Tue Apr 29

55°F

Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 14%

Wed Apr 30

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 91%

Thu May 1

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri May 2

58°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 34%

Sat May 3

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 57702

About 57702

The ZIP code 57702 is associated with the city of Rapid City in Pennington County in South Dakota.

57702 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57702, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.