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Solar Energy in Montrose, SD

Solar Energy in Montrose

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Montrose with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Montrose

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Montrose

The total length of the day in Montrose, SD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Montrose, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Montrose, SD

Solar Energy Data in Montrose, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Montrose, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Based on historical Montrose, 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 Montrose. [1]

Montrose has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Montrose that are always titled at the latitude of Montrose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Montrose

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Montrose, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Montrose, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Montrose is July with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Montrose (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Montrose

The average monthly solar radiation level in Montrose, SD, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Montrose vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Montrose

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Montrose

Best Months for Solar in Montrose

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Montrose

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Solar Power Output in Montrose

The Power of Solar in Montrose, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Montrose, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Montrose (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5762.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Montrose is July with an average of 603.88 kWhac, followed by August at 563.21 kWhac and May at 559.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Montrose (South Dakota) are December with an average of 302.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 359.89 kWhac and February at 384.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Montrose

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Weather Forecast for Montrose, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 10°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 10%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Few Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Montrose

About Montrose

The city of Montrose, SD in McCook County has an approximate population of 472. [6]

Montrose Solar Power

Montrose, SD Solar Energy

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

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