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Solar Energy in Hiawatha, IA

Solar Energy in Hiawatha

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hiawatha with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hiawatha

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hiawatha

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

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Hiawatha, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hiawatha, IA

Solar Energy Data in Hiawatha, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hiawatha, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hiawatha

Based on historical Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha. [1]

Hiawatha has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hiawatha that are always titled at the latitude of Hiawatha (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Hiawatha

Solar Radiation Data in Hiawatha, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hiawatha, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hiawatha

Hiawatha, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hiawatha is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hiawatha (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hiawatha

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hiawatha, IA, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Hiawatha vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hiawatha

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Hiawatha

Best Months for Solar in Hiawatha

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hiawatha

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Solar Power Output in Hiawatha

The Power of Solar in Hiawatha, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hiawatha, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hiawatha

Hiawatha (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5602.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hiawatha is July with an average of 569.85 kWhac, followed by August at 547.49 kWhac and September at 547.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hiawatha (Iowa) are December with an average of 300.65 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 341.39 kWhac and January at 352.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hiawatha

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Hiawatha Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hiawatha, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hiawatha

About Hiawatha

The city of Hiawatha, IA in Linn County has an approximate population of 7,024. [6]

Hiawatha Solar Power

Hiawatha, IA Solar Energy

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

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