Optimal solar panel angle in Minneapolis, MN
For a fixed rooftop installation in Minneapolis, the weather-adjusted optimal angle is 37° tilt facing 195° SSW. This generates approximately 1,670 kWh/m² per year. All numbers based on 2025 historical weather data.
| Textbook (clear sky) | Weather-adjusted | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilt | 41° | 37° |
| Azimuth | 180° S | 195° SSW |
| Annual generation | 1,670 kWh/m² | |
What this means
The textbook formula says to tilt your panels at 41° and face due south (180°). But Minneapolis's actual weather shifts the optimum to 37° tilt and 195° azimuth. The 15° westward azimuth shift is caused by morning cloud patterns that clear by afternoon.
These numbers are for a fixed-angle installation optimized across all 12 months. If you adjust your panels seasonally, you can gain an additional 3-5%. Read more in our seasonal adjustment analysis.
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This data is for Minneapolis city center. Your roof may be in a slightly different microclimate. Our calculator optimizes for your exact coordinates.
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