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Solar Power in 52649 (Salem, IA)

Solar Energy in 52649

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52649 with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52649

Solar panels in 52649 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52649

The total length of the day in 52649 (Salem, IA) today (October 22, 2025) will be 10 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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52649 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52649 (Salem, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52649

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52649.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52649

Solar Radiation Data in 52649

Based on historical 52649 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52649. [1]

The region associated with 52649 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52649 that are always titled at the latitude of Salem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 52649

Solar Radiation Data in 52649

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52649.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52649

Solar Radiation Data in 52649

The region associated with 52649 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52649 is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52649 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52649 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52649

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52649, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 52649 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52649 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 52649

Sunrise / Sunset in 52649

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 22, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 6:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:53
Solar Energy Statistics for 52649

Best Months for Solar in 52649

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52649

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52649 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52649

The Power of Solar in 52649

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52649. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52649. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52649

Solar Radiation Data in 52649

52649 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5705.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52649 is July with an average of 569.47 kWhac, followed by August at 558.22 kWhac and September at 551.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52649 are December with an average of 322.1 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 379.69 kWhac and January at 389.13 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52649 [5]

Wed Oct 22
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Oct 23
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 24
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sat Oct 25
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Oct 26
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Oct 27
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 52649

About 52649

The ZIP code 52649 is associated with the city of Salem in Henry County in Iowa.

52649 Solar Power

52649 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52649, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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