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Solar Power in 52240 (Iowa City, IA)

Solar Energy in 52240

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52240 with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52240

Solar panels in 52240 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52240

The total length of the day in 52240 (Iowa City, IA) today (October 22, 2025) will be 10 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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52240 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52240 (Iowa City, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52240

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52240.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52240

Solar Radiation Data in 52240

Based on historical 52240 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52240. [1]

The region associated with 52240 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52240 that are always titled at the latitude of Iowa City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 52240

Solar Radiation Data in 52240

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52240.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52240

Solar Radiation Data in 52240

The region associated with 52240 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52240 is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52240 are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52240 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52240

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52240, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: 52240 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52240 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 52240

Sunrise / Sunset in 52240

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 22, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 6:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 52240

Best Months for Solar in 52240

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52240

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52240 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52240

The Power of Solar in 52240

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52240. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52240. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52240

Solar Radiation Data in 52240

52240 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5616.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52240 is July with an average of 554.92 kWhac, followed by August at 550.18 kWhac and September at 541.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52240 are December with an average of 309.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 362.77 kWhac and November at 382.99 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52240 [5]

Wed Oct 22
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 23
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 24
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Oct 25
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Oct 26
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Oct 27
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 52240

About 52240

The ZIP code 52240 is associated with the city of Iowa City in Johnson County in Iowa.

52240 Solar Power

52240 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52240, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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