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Solar Power in 52402 (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Solar Energy in 52402

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52402 with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52402

Solar panels in 52402 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52402

The total length of the day in 52402 (Cedar Rapids, IA) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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52402 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52402 (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52402

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52402.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52402

Solar Radiation Data in 52402

Based on historical 52402 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52402. [1]

The region associated with 52402 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 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 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52402 that are always titled at the latitude of Cedar Rapids (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 52402

Solar Radiation Data in 52402

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52402.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52402

Solar Radiation Data in 52402

The region associated with 52402 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 52402 is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52402 are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52402 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52402

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52402, 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: 52402 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52402 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 52402

Sunrise / Sunset in 52402

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:08 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:52
Solar Energy Statistics for 52402

Best Months for Solar in 52402

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52402

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52402 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52402

The Power of Solar in 52402

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52402. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52402. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52402

Solar Radiation Data in 52402

52402 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5629.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52402 is July with an average of 560.64 kWhac, followed by September at 547.22 kWhac and August at 542.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52402 are December with an average of 302.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 367.1 kWhac and November at 378.5 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52402 [5]

Thu Apr 25
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 68%
Fri Apr 26
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
73°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 28
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about 52402

About 52402

The ZIP code 52402 is associated with the city of Cedar Rapids in Linn County in Iowa.

52402 Solar Power

52402 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52402, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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