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Solar Energy in Deadwood, SD

Solar Energy in Deadwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Deadwood with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Deadwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Deadwood

The total length of the day in Deadwood, SD today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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Deadwood, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Deadwood, SD

Solar Energy Data in Deadwood, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Deadwood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Deadwood

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

Deadwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Deadwood that are always titled at the latitude of Deadwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 24% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.5 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 Deadwood

Solar Radiation Data in Deadwood, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Deadwood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Deadwood

Deadwood, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Deadwood is July with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Deadwood (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Deadwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Deadwood, SD, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Deadwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Deadwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 4:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:55
Solar Energy Statistics for Deadwood

Best Months for Solar in Deadwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Deadwood

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Solar Power Output in Deadwood

The Power of Solar in Deadwood, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Deadwood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Deadwood

Deadwood (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6084.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Deadwood is July with an average of 597.06 kWhac, followed by August at 596.01 kWhac and March at 581.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Deadwood (South Dakota) are December with an average of 377.21 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 390.57 kWhac and January at 400.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Deadwood

Deadwood Electricity Costs

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Deadwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Deadwood, SD [5]

Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 44%
Fri Dec 27
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Dec 28
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Dec 29
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 45%
Mon Dec 30
23°F
Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
23°F
Light Snow
Min: 13°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Deadwood

About Deadwood

The city of Deadwood, SD in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 1,270. [6]

Deadwood Solar Power

Deadwood, SD Solar Energy

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

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