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Solar Power in 51061 (Washta, IA)

Solar Energy in 51061

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 51061 with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 51061

Solar panels in 51061 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51061

The total length of the day in 51061 (Washta, IA) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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51061 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 51061 (Washta, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51061

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 51061.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 51061

Solar Radiation Data in 51061

Based on historical 51061 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 51061. [1]

The region associated with 51061 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 51061 that are always titled at the latitude of Washta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 51061

Solar Radiation Data in 51061

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 51061.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 51061

Solar Radiation Data in 51061

The region associated with 51061 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 51061 is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.02 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 51061 are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 51061 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51061

The average monthly solar radiation level in 51061, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: 51061 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51061 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 51061

Sunrise / Sunset in 51061

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 51061

Best Months for Solar in 51061

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 51061

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 51061 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 51061

The Power of Solar in 51061

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51061. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51061. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 51061

Solar Radiation Data in 51061

51061 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5778.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 51061 is July with an average of 582.72 kWhac, followed by August at 551.79 kWhac and September at 548.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 51061 are December with an average of 326.68 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 371.7 kWhac and November at 404.62 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 51061 [5]

Fri Mar 29
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 72%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about 51061

About 51061

The ZIP code 51061 is associated with the city of Washta in Cherokee County in Iowa.

51061 Solar Power

51061 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51061, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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