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Solar Energy in Fairfield, IA

Solar Energy in Fairfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fairfield with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fairfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fairfield

The total length of the day in Fairfield, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Fairfield, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fairfield, IA

Solar Energy Data in Fairfield, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fairfield, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

Based on historical Fairfield, 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 Fairfield. [1]

Fairfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fairfield that are always titled at the latitude of Fairfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Fairfield

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fairfield, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

Fairfield, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fairfield is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fairfield (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fairfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fairfield, IA, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Fairfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fairfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Fairfield

Best Months for Solar in Fairfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fairfield

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Solar Power Output in Fairfield

The Power of Solar in Fairfield, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fairfield, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fairfield

Fairfield (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5638.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fairfield is July with an average of 562.93 kWhac, followed by August at 560.27 kWhac and September at 552.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fairfield (Iowa) are December with an average of 321.12 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 368.43 kWhac and January at 377.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fairfield

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Weather Forecast for Fairfield, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 37%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 37%

More about Fairfield

About Fairfield

The city of Fairfield, IA in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 9,464. [6]

Fairfield Solar Power

Fairfield, IA Solar Energy

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

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