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Solar Power in 52242 (Iowa City, IA)

Solar Energy in 52242

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Solar Panels in 52242

Solar panels in 52242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52242

The total length of the day in 52242 (Iowa City, IA) today (September 18, 2026) will be 12 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 52242 (Iowa City, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 52242

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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 52242

Solar Radiation Data in 52242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 52242

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Solar Power Comparison: 52242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52242

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Solar Power: 52242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52242 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 52242

Sunrise / Sunset in 52242

Sunrise/Sunset for September 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:48 am
- Sunset: 7:11 pm
- Length of Day: 12:23

Best Months for Solar in 52242

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Solar Panel Installs in 52242

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Solar Power Output in 52242

The Power of Solar in 52242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 52242

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Weather Forecast for 52242 ^[5]

Fri Sep 18

73°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 19

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 62%

Sun Sep 20

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 22

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Sep 23

64°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 52242

About 52242

The ZIP code 52242 is associated with the city of Iowa City in Johnson County in Iowa.

52242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52242, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.