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Solar Energy in Lake City, SD

Solar Energy in Lake City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lake City with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lake City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lake City

The total length of the day in Lake City, SD today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Lake City, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lake City, SD

Solar Energy Data in Lake City, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lake City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake City

Based on historical Lake City, 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 Lake City. [1]

Lake City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lake City that are always titled at the latitude of Lake City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.18 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 Lake City

Solar Radiation Data in Lake City, SD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Lake City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lake City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake City

Lake City, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lake City is July with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.27 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lake City (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Lake City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Lake City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lake City, SD, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Lake City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lake City 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 Lake City

Sunrise / Sunset in Lake City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Lake City

Best Months for Solar in Lake City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lake City

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Solar Power Output in Lake City

The Power of Solar in Lake City, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lake City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake City

Lake City (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5582.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lake City is July with an average of 614.19 kWhac, followed by August at 583.16 kWhac and April at 563.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lake City (South Dakota) are December with an average of 291.6 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 314.12 kWhac and November at 347.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lake City

Lake City Electricity Costs

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Lake City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lake City, SD [5]

Fri Mar 29
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
30°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Mar 31
31°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 5%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Lake City

About Lake City

The town of Lake City, SD in Marshall County has an approximate population of 51. [6]

Lake City Solar Power

Lake City, SD Solar Energy

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

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