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Solar Energy in Chatsworth, IA

Solar Energy in Chatsworth

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chatsworth with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chatsworth

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chatsworth

The total length of the day in Chatsworth, IA today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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Chatsworth, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chatsworth, IA

Solar Energy Data in Chatsworth, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chatsworth, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chatsworth

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

Chatsworth has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chatsworth that are always titled at the latitude of Chatsworth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Chatsworth

Solar Radiation Data in Chatsworth, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chatsworth, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chatsworth

Chatsworth, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chatsworth is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chatsworth (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chatsworth

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chatsworth, IA, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Chatsworth vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chatsworth

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:56
Solar Energy Statistics for Chatsworth

Best Months for Solar in Chatsworth

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chatsworth

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Solar Power Output in Chatsworth

The Power of Solar in Chatsworth, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chatsworth, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chatsworth

Chatsworth (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5801.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chatsworth is July with an average of 588.61 kWhac, followed by May at 570.59 kWhac and August at 554.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chatsworth (Iowa) are December with an average of 342.63 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.5 kWhac and February at 388.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chatsworth

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Chatsworth Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chatsworth, IA [5]

Thu Apr 25
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Apr 26
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
59°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about Chatsworth

About Chatsworth

The city of Chatsworth, IA in Sioux County has an approximate population of 79. [6]

Chatsworth Solar Power

Chatsworth, IA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Chatsworth, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Chatsworth, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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