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Solar Power in 51242 (Lester, IA)

Solar Energy in 51242

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Solar Panels in 51242

Solar panels in 51242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51242

The total length of the day in 51242 (Lester, IA) today (November 19, 2025) will be 9 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 51242 (Lester, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 51242

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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 51242

Solar Radiation Data in 51242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 51242

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Solar Power Comparison: 51242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51242

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Solar Power: 51242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51242 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 51242

Sunrise / Sunset in 51242

Sunrise/Sunset for November 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:23 am
- Sunset: 4:58 pm
- Length of Day: 9:35

Best Months for Solar in 51242

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Solar Panel Installs in 51242

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Solar Power Output in 51242

The Power of Solar in 51242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 51242

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Weather Forecast for 51242 ^[5]

Wed Nov 19

42°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 89%

Thu Nov 20

51°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 89%

Fri Nov 21

48°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Nov 22

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun Nov 23

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 7%

Mon Nov 24

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 51242

About 51242

The ZIP code 51242 is associated with the city of Lester in Lyon County in Iowa.

51242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51242, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.