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Solar Power in 52140 (Dorchester, IA)

Solar Energy in 52140

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Solar Panels in 52140

Solar panels in 52140 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52140

The total length of the day in 52140 (Dorchester, IA) today (May 10, 2025) will be 14 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 52140 (Dorchester, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52140

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Solar Energy Analysis for 52140

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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 52140

Solar Radiation Data in 52140

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 52140

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Solar Power Comparison: 52140 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52140

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Solar Power: 52140 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52140 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 52140

Sunrise / Sunset in 52140

Sunrise/Sunset for May 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:44 am
- Sunset: 8:20 pm
- Length of Day: 14:36

Best Months for Solar in 52140

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Solar Panel Installs in 52140

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Solar Power Output in 52140

The Power of Solar in 52140

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52140. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52140. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 52140

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Weather Forecast for 52140 ^[5]

Sat May 10

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun May 11

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon May 12

72°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 25%

Tue May 13

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed May 14

76°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 42%

Thu May 15

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about 52140

About 52140

The ZIP code 52140 is associated with the city of Dorchester in Allamakee County in Iowa.

52140 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52140, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.