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Solar Power in 50218 (Patterson, IA)

Solar Energy in 50218

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Solar Panels in 50218

Solar panels in 50218 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50218

The total length of the day in 50218 (Patterson, IA) today (September 24, 2026) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50218 (Patterson, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50218

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50218

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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 50218

Solar Radiation Data in 50218

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50218

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Solar Power Comparison: 50218 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50218

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Solar Power: 50218 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50218 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 50218

Sunrise / Sunset in 50218

Sunrise/Sunset for September 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:03 am
- Sunset: 7:10 pm
- Length of Day: 12:7

Best Months for Solar in 50218

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Solar Panel Installs in 50218

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Solar Power Output in 50218

The Power of Solar in 50218

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50218. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50218. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50218

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Weather Forecast for 50218 ^[5]

Thu Sep 24

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 25

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Sep 26

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 27

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 28

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 89%

Tue Sep 29

66°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 67°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50218

About 50218

The ZIP code 50218 is associated with the city of Patterson in Madison County in Iowa.

50218 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50218, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.