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Solar Power in 51578 (Westphalia, IA)

Solar Energy in 51578

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Solar Panels in 51578

Solar panels in 51578 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51578

The total length of the day in 51578 (Westphalia, IA) today (October 26, 2025) will be 10 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 51578 (Westphalia, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51578

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Solar Energy Analysis for 51578

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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 51578

Solar Radiation Data in 51578

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 51578

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Solar Power Comparison: 51578 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51578

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Solar Power: 51578 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51578 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 51578

Sunrise / Sunset in 51578

Sunrise/Sunset for October 26, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:45 am
- Sunset: 6:25 pm
- Length of Day: 10:40

Best Months for Solar in 51578

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Solar Panel Installs in 51578

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Solar Power Output in 51578

The Power of Solar in 51578

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51578. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51578. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 51578

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Weather Forecast for 51578 ^[5]

Sun Oct 26

55°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 77%

Mon Oct 27

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 54°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 28

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Oct 29

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Oct 30

52°F

Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 24%

Fri Oct 31

52°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 51578

About 51578

The ZIP code 51578 is associated with the city of Westphalia in Shelby County in Iowa.

51578 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51578, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.