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Solar Energy in Elkader, IA

Solar Energy in Elkader

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elkader with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elkader

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elkader

The total length of the day in Elkader, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Elkader, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elkader, IA

Solar Energy Data in Elkader, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elkader, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Elkader

Based on historical Elkader, 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 Elkader. [1]

Elkader has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elkader that are always titled at the latitude of Elkader (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 Elkader

Solar Radiation Data in Elkader, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elkader, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Elkader

Elkader, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elkader is July with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elkader (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Elkader

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elkader, IA, of 4.83 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: Elkader vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Elkader

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Elkader

Best Months for Solar in Elkader

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elkader

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Solar Power Output in Elkader

The Power of Solar in Elkader, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elkader, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Elkader

Elkader (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5570.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elkader is July with an average of 559.08 kWhac, followed by June at 540.84 kWhac and May at 538.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elkader (Iowa) are December with an average of 290.67 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 342.72 kWhac and January at 352.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elkader

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Elkader Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elkader, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 77%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Elkader

About Elkader

The city of Elkader, IA in Clayton County has an approximate population of 1,273. [6]

Elkader Solar Power

Elkader, IA Solar Energy

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

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