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Solar Energy in Eureka, SD

Solar Energy in Eureka

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Eureka with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Eureka

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Eureka

The total length of the day in Eureka, SD today (November 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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Eureka, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Eureka, SD

Solar Energy Data in Eureka, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Eureka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Eureka

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

Eureka has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Eureka that are always titled at the latitude of Eureka (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Eureka

Solar Radiation Data in Eureka, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Eureka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Eureka

Eureka, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Eureka is July with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.45 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Eureka (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Eureka

The average monthly solar radiation level in Eureka, SD, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Eureka vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Eureka

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:12
Solar Energy Statistics for Eureka

Best Months for Solar in Eureka

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Eureka

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Solar Power Output in Eureka

The Power of Solar in Eureka, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Eureka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Eureka

Eureka (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5782.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Eureka is July with an average of 626.9 kWhac, followed by August at 598.84 kWhac and May at 573.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Eureka (South Dakota) are December with an average of 291.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.48 kWhac and November at 353.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Eureka

Eureka Electricity Costs

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Eureka Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Eureka, SD [5]

Sun Nov 24
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 46%
Mon Nov 25
23°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 14°F
Max: 25°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Nov 26
23°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Nov 27
23°F
Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 26°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Nov 28
23°F
Few Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 20%
Fri Nov 29
19°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 20°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about Eureka

About Eureka

The city of Eureka, SD in McPherson County has an approximate population of 868. [6]

Eureka Solar Power

Eureka, SD Solar Energy

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

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