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Solar Power in 51351 (Milford, IA)

Solar Energy in 51351

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 51351 with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 51351

Solar panels in 51351 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51351

The total length of the day in 51351 (Milford, IA) today (December 16, 2025) will be 9 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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51351 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 51351 (Milford, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51351

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 51351.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 51351

Solar Radiation Data in 51351

Based on historical 51351 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 51351. [1]

The region associated with 51351 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 51351 that are always titled at the latitude of Milford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 51351

Solar Radiation Data in 51351

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 51351.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 51351

Solar Radiation Data in 51351

The region associated with 51351 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 51351 is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 51351 are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 51351 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51351

The average monthly solar radiation level in 51351, of 4.92 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: 51351 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51351 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 51351

Sunrise / Sunset in 51351

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 16, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:2
Solar Energy Statistics for 51351

Best Months for Solar in 51351

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 51351

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 51351 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 51351

The Power of Solar in 51351

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51351. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51351. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 51351

Solar Radiation Data in 51351

51351 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5686.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 51351 is July with an average of 594.51 kWhac, followed by August at 561.54 kWhac and May at 549.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 51351 are December with an average of 303.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 345.56 kWhac and February at 388.13 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 51351 [5]

Tue Dec 16
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 30%
Wed Dec 17
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 39°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 67%
Thu Dec 18
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 41°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 75%
Fri Dec 19
19°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 26°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sat Dec 20
32°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 35%
Sun Dec 21
22°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 38%

More about 51351

About 51351

The ZIP code 51351 is associated with the city of Milford in Dickinson County in Iowa.

51351 Solar Power

51351 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51351, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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