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Solar Energy in Dawson, IA

Solar Energy in Dawson

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

Solar Panels in Dawson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dawson

The total length of the day in Dawson, IA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Dawson, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dawson, IA

Solar Energy Data in Dawson, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dawson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dawson

Based on historical Dawson, 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 Dawson. [1]

Dawson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dawson that are always titled at the latitude of Dawson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 Dawson

Solar Radiation Data in Dawson, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dawson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dawson

Dawson, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dawson is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dawson (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dawson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dawson, IA, of 5.02 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: Dawson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dawson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Dawson

Best Months for Solar in Dawson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dawson

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Solar Power Output in Dawson

The Power of Solar in Dawson, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dawson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dawson

Dawson (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5769.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dawson is July with an average of 575.47 kWhac, followed by August at 553.4 kWhac and June at 552.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dawson (Iowa) are December with an average of 334.84 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 365.69 kWhac and January at 373.51 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dawson

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Dawson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dawson, IA [5]

Fri Apr 19
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 39%
Wed Apr 24
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Dawson

About Dawson

The city of Dawson, IA in Dallas County has an approximate population of 131. [6]

Dawson Solar Power

Dawson, IA Solar Energy

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

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