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Solar Power in 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA)

Solar Energy in 52144

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52144 with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52144

Solar panels in 52144 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52144

The total length of the day in 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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52144 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52144

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52144.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52144

Solar Radiation Data in 52144

Based on historical 52144 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52144. [1]

The region associated with 52144 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52144 that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Atkinson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 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 52144

Solar Radiation Data in 52144

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52144.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52144

Solar Radiation Data in 52144

The region associated with 52144 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52144 is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52144 are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52144 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52144

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52144, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 52144 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52144 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 52144

Sunrise / Sunset in 52144

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:10 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 52144

Best Months for Solar in 52144

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52144

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52144 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52144

The Power of Solar in 52144

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52144. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52144. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52144

Solar Radiation Data in 52144

52144 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5488.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52144 is July with an average of 571.23 kWhac, followed by August at 551.71 kWhac and May at 535.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52144 are December with an average of 304.53 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 332.66 kWhac and January at 352.96 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52144 [5]

Tue Apr 23
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Apr 24
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Apr 25
57°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 14%
Fri Apr 26
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Apr 28
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 52144

About 52144

The ZIP code 52144 is associated with the city of Fort Atkinson in Winneshiek County in Iowa.

52144 Solar Power

52144 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52144, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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