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Solar Power in 50635 (Gladbrook, IA)

Solar Energy in 50635

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 50635 with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50635

Solar panels in 50635 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50635

The total length of the day in 50635 (Gladbrook, IA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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50635 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50635 (Gladbrook, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50635

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50635.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 50635

Solar Radiation Data in 50635

Based on historical 50635 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50635. [1]

The region associated with 50635 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50635 that are always titled at the latitude of Gladbrook (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 50635

Solar Radiation Data in 50635

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50635.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50635

Solar Radiation Data in 50635

The region associated with 50635 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50635 is July with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50635 are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 50635 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50635

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50635, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 50635 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50635 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 50635

Sunrise / Sunset in 50635

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 50635

Best Months for Solar in 50635

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50635

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50635 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50635

The Power of Solar in 50635

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50635. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50635. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 50635

Solar Radiation Data in 50635

50635 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5627.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50635 is July with an average of 562.49 kWhac, followed by August at 560.2 kWhac and May at 555.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50635 are December with an average of 307.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.54 kWhac and February at 360.51 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50635 [5]

Thu Mar 28
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 47%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 52%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50635

About 50635

The ZIP code 50635 is associated with the city of Gladbrook in Tama County in Iowa.

50635 Solar Power

50635 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50635, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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