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Solar Energy in Clear Lake, IA

Solar Energy in Clear Lake

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Lake with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clear Lake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clear Lake

The total length of the day in Clear Lake, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Clear Lake, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clear Lake, IA

Solar Energy Data in Clear Lake, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clear Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake

Based on historical Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake. [1]

Clear Lake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clear Lake that are always titled at the latitude of Clear Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Clear Lake

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clear Lake.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clear Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake

Clear Lake, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Lake is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clear Lake (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clear Lake vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clear Lake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clear Lake, IA, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Clear Lake vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake

Sunrise / Sunset in Clear Lake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Clear Lake

Best Months for Solar in Clear Lake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clear Lake

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Solar Power Output in Clear Lake

The Power of Solar in Clear Lake, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clear Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake

Clear Lake (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5592.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clear Lake is July with an average of 579.62 kWhac, followed by August at 555.71 kWhac and June at 532.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clear Lake (Iowa) are December with an average of 324.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 354.51 kWhac and January at 368.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clear Lake

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Weather Forecast for Clear Lake, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 68%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Clear Lake

About Clear Lake

The city of Clear Lake, IA in Cerro Gordo County has an approximate population of 7,777. [6]

Clear Lake Solar Power

Clear Lake, IA Solar Energy

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

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